Western Wisconsin Health is looking for a full-time Radiology Technologist (.9 FTE) that can operate radiologic equipment to produce radiographs (x-rays) of body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by Radiologist, by performing the following duties. All of this is done to support the organization’s mission while living our values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs patient care by thoroughly evaluating patient status and changes in physical condition
• Performs CT and Mammography (female only) exams and venipunctures
• Positions patient on examining table and adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by Physician
• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation
• Moves x-ray equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors such as time and distance
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
• Operates mobile x-ray equipment, including C-arm, in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside
• Transports patients safely and has the physical ability of lifting and repositioning without endangering them
• Schedules exams, answers phones, and keeps accurate records
• Assists with providing guidance to other staff members, quality assurance projects and developing of policies and procedures
• Must be available for emergency call.
• Demonstrates awareness, understanding and respect of cultural diversity and patients of all ages and socioeconomic groups; and
• Other duties as assigned.