Rad Tech Opporutnities - 2nd Shift St Luke's

Full time

Yes

40

Second shift. Includes weekend, holiday and call rotations

Pay Range

$28.55 - $46.05

Up to $6,000 Sign‑On Bonus | Benefits at 20+ hrs/week

Join St. Luke’s Medical Center, a 938‑bed, award‑winning hospital named Best Hospital in the Milwaukee Area by U.S. News & World Report!

Our Diagnostic Radiology Department offers a fast‑paced, advanced clinical environment with procedures including Fluoroscopy, OR, Urology, GI/Pulmonary, Neurology, Pain Clinic, General X‑ray, and specialized therapy procedures such as intrathecal chemotherapy injections. We are the ideal site for techs seeking variety, challenge, and the opportunity to mentor future radiology professionals in a top‑tier hospital setting.

Why St. Luke’s?

• Level II Trauma Emergency Department
• Level I Stroke Center
• ACE‑Accredited for Cardiovascular Excellence
• Opportunities for professional growth and advanced clinical experience
• Clinical teaching site for the St. Luke’s School of Radiologic Technology

Schedule:

• 2nd Shift with rotating start times (10:30 am – 3:30 pm)
• Every third weekend rotation
• One call shift per week
• Two holidays per year

Major Responsibilities:

• Competently performs basic and intermediate radiographic procedures including general diagnostic and general fluoroscopic.
• Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding and address any questions or concerns.
• Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations, and provides patient with radiation protection and safety in accordance with prescribed methods.
• Identifies patient and labels images pertaining to the patient, compares requisitions to physician's orders to ensure exam accuracy, and processes images ensuring quality of radiographs and calls back patients as necessary.
• Assists, communicates and consults with the Radiologists.
• Prepares and maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and
• Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.

Education Required:

• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology.

Experience Required:

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Competent in radiology positioning and techniques.
• Knowledge of basic radiation safety and radiology equipment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
• Ability to work independently.
• Intermediate computer skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday.

• Must be able to stand/walk for majority of the day.

• Must be able to:

• - lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.

• - lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.

• - carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.

• Must be able to:

• - push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.

• - perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.

• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.

• Must have clear speech, vision, and hearing.

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program