What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologic Technologist (FT/Day) Sign on Bonus - Watertown Regional Medical Center position at Watertown Regional Medical Center?
We are looking for a full time, day shift Radiologic Technologistto join our Team at Watertown Regional Medical Center!
Watertown Regional Medical Center, is a 95-bed facility, for over 115 years we have been providing healthcare services to the Watertown area, including residents of Dodge and Jefferson Counties. Our team of approximately 650 includes physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and healthcare workers are dedicated to ensuring our community receives the highest-quality patient care. Our services have grown to include Emergency and Urgent Care, Primary Care, Women’s Health, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Heart and Vascular, Neurology, Pulmonology, Ophthalmology, and many additional specialties. We are located at: 125 Hospital Dr, Watertown, WI 53098
Job Summary
The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic imaging procedures to support accurate and timely patient diagnosis and treatment. This role is responsible for safely positioning patients, selecting appropriate technical factors, and producing high-quality images in accordance with physician orders, established protocols, and regulatory standards. The Radiologic Technologist applies professional judgment to ensure image quality, patient safety, and comfort, while adhering to radiation safety principles and quality control requirements. The position works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Essential Functions
- Reviews patient history and physician’s orders
- Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient’s understanding and cooperation
- When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice
- Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate
- Prepares equipment and supplies
- Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters
- Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment
- Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary
- Positions patient and performs imaging procedures
- Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results
- Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure
- Enters, transmits and reports scan results
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Education
- Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) graduate of an accredited program of medical radiography (required)
Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed Radiologic Technologist in the state of practice Upon Hire (required)
- ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire (required)
Experience
- 1 years radiologic tech experience (preferred)
- BCLS required
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,943 - $100,794