Interventional Radiological Technologist jobs in La Crosse, WI

**SIGN-ON BONUS OF $7,500 for Full-time Positions**

General Information:

Job title: Radiographic Technologist

Schedule:

• Full-time, 80 hours per pay period; Day Shift, scheduled Monday-Friday
• Part-time1, 48 hours per pay period; Day Shift, scheduled Monday-Friday

Position Summary:

The Radiographic Technologist position performs professional duties involved in a variety of technical procedures for radiologic diagnosis and assists physicians in selection of practical applications and technical factors.

Position Responsibilities:

• Operates radiation producing equipment including stationary, portable, fluoroscopy and C-arm.
• Select, set, and adjust proper techniques to the patient's physical condition, patient size, patient age, or suspected pathology.
• Performs necessary clerical work by assuring proper scheduling, correct exam, prior authorization, obtaining prior report/scan, patient lab values, and review of clinic notes.
• Follows physicians' orders and radiologist protocols.
• Positions, transfers, and properly immobilizes patients as required.
• Comforts patients by anticipating patient's anxieties; answering patient's questions.
• Assist Radiologist and other physicians in the performance of biopsies and interventional procedures.
• Assume responsibility for sterile technique procedure and contrast required by radiologist.
• Assist physicians and prepare supplies and special trays.
• Monitors the condition of the patients within the department and assists the radiologist or other provider in performing needed medical attention such as first aid or BLS.
• Processes, views, and approves the technical quality of each film with QA guidelines, pertinent to patient/procedures to obtain optimal images for diagnosis.
• Exercise responsibility for the maintenance and accuracy of facility reports, database records and logs.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment.
• Assume responsibility for proper and efficient operation of all equipment.
• Recognizes potential equipment problems of malfunction and notifies pertinent team members.
• Orders and maintains adequate supplies.
• Assists with orientation and ongoing education for employees, students, and other health care professionals within the department.
• Determines qualifications who use equipment and administer procedures under the direction of the Radiologists.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Position Requirements:

• Two-year degree in radiography required.
• 1 years related work experience preferred.
• Must hold and maintain AART certification.
• Must hold and maintain radiography license from the state of Wisconsin.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Maintains compliance with continuing education requirements through professional journals, on the job training, and other educational opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Intermediate to expert proficiency with computers is required.
• Requires assessment, evaluation, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of radiography, phlebotomy, and lab safety.
• Self-starter with excellent compassion, interpersonal communication, oral and written communication, and problem-solving skills.