Radiologic Technologist Clinic- Part Time

Overview

• Elkhorn Clinic, Elkhorn WI
• 40 Hours/2 Weeks
• Day Shift

We are committed to clinical excellence and patient-centered care, supported by a dedicated, multidisciplinary team. Our clinics offer the unique opportunity to work in a close-knit, rural environment with an onsite and supportive leadership team.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures.
• Depending on clinic assignment, may also perform patient reception, phlebotomy/specimen collection duties, rooming patients, and taking vital signs.
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available to the radiologist and provider.
• Prepares and positions patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
• Selects and operates imaging equipment, image capture devices and accessories to successfully perform procedures.
• Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
• Immobilizes patient as required for examination.
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patient during procedures.
• Initiates basic life support when necessary.
• Determines radiographic technique and exposure factors.
• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
• Uses radiology information systems (including PACS), completes all required records and reports, submits images and data for physician review and interpretation.
• Provides practical instruction for radiography students and other partners.
• Observes universal protocol, standard precautions and appropriate patient identifiers.
• Applies principles of patient safety during procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
• Utilities appropriate scripting, barriers, and patient identifiers.

Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology

Certification and Licensure

ARRT Radiography registration requiredIEMA-DNS radiography accreditation required if working in IllinoisWI-DSPS radiographer license required if working in WisconsinApproved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

Benefits

For eligible partners who hold an FTE of 0.5 or higher we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes is but not limited to health, dental and vision insurance, a retirement plan with a competitive matching contribution and generous paid time off that increases with longevity.  Mercyhealth offers several education assistance programs and tuition reimbursement to support employees in their career advancement.  Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, a variety of paid and non-paid leaves, and on-demand pay. We have a wide array of supplemental benefits including pet insurance, legal and identity protection, auto and home insurance.