Cytogenetic Technologist jobs in La Crosse, WI

Description

Position Summary

Responsible for proficiently performing all requested Radiological department procedures available, ensuring quality of care and compliance with department policy. Proficiently performs x-rays, CT scans, MRI  and administer nonradioactive materials into patient’s blood stream for diagnostic purposes. Tests may be performed independently or in collaboration with technologists who specialize in other scanning modalities.

Essential Job Functions

• Review and evaluate computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
• Operate or oversee operation of radiologic to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
• Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
• Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
• Position and immobilize patient on examining table.
• Take thorough and accurate patient medical histories.
• Set up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready.
• Monitor patients’ conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
• Record, process, and maintain patient data or treatment records and prepare reports.
• Coordinate work with clerical personnel or other technologists.
• Provide assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill, injured, or disabled patients.
• Maintain patient flows and achieve production goals.
• Perform scheduled maintenance or minor emergency repairs on radiographic equipment.
• Demonstrate proficiency on new equipment, procedures and techniques.
• Efficiently transport patients for radiology exams, explaining procedures to patient and ensuring quality care.
• Assist with and/or performs all procedures as requested.
• Maintain proper filing system of radiology records, explaining procedures to patient and ensuring quality care.
• Assist the Director in the Performance Improvement program, as necessary and assigned.
• Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and competence specific to Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics.
• Adequately perform other duties as deemed necessary for the continued viability and success of the department and organization as a whole.

Competency Statements

• Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Customer Oriented – Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Time Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Research Skills – Ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation.
• Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Education

• Associate’s Degree (two year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Radiological Technology
• Registered as a Radiologic Technologist by ARRT within 60 days of hire: Required

Experience

• CT experience is preferred
• Knowledge of MRI procedures, standards and safety polices and skill in operation of MRI equipment
• 2 years experience as a Radiologic Technologist/MRI Technologist preferred

Computer Skills

• Basic computer proficiency

Certifications & Licenses

• Wisconsin Radiographic License is required within 60 days of hire