Radiology Tech
Company: SSM Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: October 15, 2024
Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a callingWI-SSM Health Dean
Medical Group South Madison CampusWorker Type:RegularJob
Highlights: - - - - - - - Department: Imaging and Diagnostics - - -
- - - - - - Sign On Bonus: -$10,000 paid in full on 1st pay check!*
- - - - - - - - - Schedule:--- Full Time Days Start 7, 7:30, 8 or
8:30 - Ends 3:30, 4, 4:30 or 5. 32 hours/week, Floats between 3-6
locations - - - - - - -Pay Range starts at: -$26.01/hour -Daily pay
available! - - - - - - - - Shift Differentials: Available for
night, weekend, and additional shifts--- - - - - - - - Location:
Med Groups in Madison areaFREE PARKING!!Relocation assistance is
available for those who qualify. ** Qualified external candidates
only -Job Summary:Takes x-rays of designated parts of the human
body for diagnostic purposes and provides support for the imaging
department. This position only performs plain films and fluoro.Job
Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Explains procedures to patient to ensure understanding.
Provides appropriate educational material.
- Transports patients to and from clinical areas and verifies
patient identity according to policies and procedures. Assists
technologists with preparing patient for radiology exam by
positioning the patient for the procedure.
- Assists technologists with filing, delivering and retrieving
patient reports and charts, matching films to folders, and delivery
of reports to patient units/physicians.
- Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines. Prevents
patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation.
- Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within
the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal
regulations.
- Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal
activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements
as warranted.
- Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and
documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and
patient data/history).
- Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential
problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
- Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to
include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film
storage area and any other areas in department.
- May perform limited CT procedures in emergent situations when
CT Technologist is not on site.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION
- Associate's degreeEXPERIENCE
- No experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near
(20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through
oral communication.
- Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear
alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing
0-25 lbs.
- Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
- Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects
weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish
colors.
- Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and
repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Rare kneeling and sitting.Work Shift:Day Shift (United States
of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:5490010164 SMC Med
ImagScheduled Weekly Hours:32SSM Health is an equal opportunity
employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any
other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to
learn more. Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by
offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. -
- Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of
paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children
(pro-rated based on FTE). -
- Flexible Payment Options: -our voluntary benefit offered
through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access
to their earned, unpaid base pay -(fees may apply) -before
payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: -we provide upfront tuition coverage
through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. -
Keywords: SSM Health, Fond du Lac , Radiology Tech, Healthcare , Madison, Wisconsin
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