Posted in Health Care 30+ days ago.
Type: Full-Time
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
We are seeking a Diagnostic Radiology Tech to:
· To perform a wide variety of imaging exams on adults, geriatric patients, adolescents, and pediatric age groups using a wide variety of radiographic equipment, computers, detectors, and plate readers.
· Will need to be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resovle issue related to image processing and the image archiving system.
· Must have the knowledge to make quick and highly technical decisions in order to accommodate physical restirctions and pathology.
· Serve as a clinical instructor for affiliated imaging training programs and particiatpate in the instruction of other technologists and visiting health care professionals and may also participate in clinical research.
Education:
Minimum - Graduate of a School of Radiologic Technology.
Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
Work Experience:
Minimum - Previous healthcare experience.
Preferred - Two (2) years clinical experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
Minimum - Certification by appropriate body (ARRT) and valid Wisconsin Radiological License. CPR certification required within three months of hire. If Bone Mineral Densitometry is part of the hired role: ARRT Bone Densitometry Technologist (BD) or ISCD Certified Bone Densitometry Technologist (CBDT) within 1 year of completing orientation.
Preferred - Radiology certification. If Bone Mineral Densitometry is part of the hired role: ARRT Bone Densitometry Technologist (BD) or ISCD Certified Bone Densitometry Technologist (CBDT) within 1 year of completing orientation.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
· Self-motivated & directed with regard to an increasing level of understanding and knowledge.
· Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects and meet deadlines.
· Effective oral and written communications skills.
· Ability to demonstrate ethical and behaviors at all times.
· Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
· Ability to comply with all HIPPA requirements.
· Ability to use initiative and independent judgment.
· Ability to work independently.
· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, Healthcare professionals and external vendors.
· Knowledge regarding quality improvement and standards of care within practice area.
· Capable of demonstrating flexibility with demands of external/internal customers placed on operating functions of the department.
· Basic computer skills.
· Capable of wearing lead aprons for extended periods of time.
· Physical ability to lift and position patients and assist with patient transfers utilizing beds or stretchers.
· Ability to work overtime as needed.
· Demonstrates critical care skills to patients with higher acuity. (ED, ICU, NICU, PICU, Intraoperative Neuro MR, OR).
Physical Requirements:
Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Work Schedule:
100% FTE, 40 hours per week. Week 1 scheduled shifts are 8:00 am - 6:00 pm on Sunday and 7:30 am - 6:00 pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. Week 2 scheduled shifts are 7:30 am - 6:00 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and 8:00 am - 6:00 pm on Saturday. Required to work weekends as scheduled and holidays and standby call rotations as required.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
UW Health values and embraces diversity and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
