Travel Radiology Technician - $2,341 per week

Company: Froedtert Health - W180 N8085 Town Hall Road
Location: Menomonee Falls
Posted on: February 15, 2025

Job Description:

• Job Details
• At the direction of a radiologist or other providers, prepares patients and performs radiographic procedures in diagnostic radiology and operates imaging equipment.
• Performs diagnostic studies according to specific guidelines and prescribed protocols while utilizing appropriate radiation protection measures.
• Adheres to organizational customer service standards and supports the organizational excellence initiatives.
• Provides positive and effective interaction and communication with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Performs ancillary services and assists in patient care areas as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Performs radiologic/fluoroscopic procedures accurately and efficiently with the least amount of discomfort to the patient.
• Explains exam to patient and interviews patient to obtain personal medical history, documenting this information into RIS.
• Provides clear explanation and instruction to patient and assists patient throughout exam.
• Thanks patient at conclusion of exam and provides radiation protection to self and patients in accordance with ALARA and follows other prescribed safety standards (OSHA, PPE, hand washing etc.).
• Appropriately positions patient and selects technical factors to produce images of maximum diagnostic quality, with minimal repeats.
• Ensures correct image identification, including placement of ID markers and proper annotation.
• Reviews each study for technical accuracy.
• Works in partnership with other staff to ensure appropriate scheduling and throughput of exams.
• Assists in transporting of patients, as needed.
• Communicates and collaborates with radiologists and ordering providers during exams and for guidance on protocols and order clarification.
• Approves images, matches orders to images and archives to PACS.
• Performs PACS reconciliations accurately and completely in a timely manner.
• Documents fluoro time and estimated skin exposure for fluoro studies.
• Demonstrates proficiency of EPIC and follows EPIC workflow from order entry/verification to end exam including notes, medication documentation and supply charges where applicable, in a comprehensive and timely manner.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling reassignment and shift rotations to support departmental needs (including weekend, call and holiday rotations as applicable).
• Proactively looks for additional opportunities throughout the department to increase efficiency and provide a more cohesive work environment.
• Routinely offers assistance to others, including but not limited to, preparing exam room for next patient, stocking supplies and linens and maintaining a clean staff work area.
• Provides a positive teaching and learning environment for staff, students/interns, providers and visitors.
• Acts as a mentor and role model and assists in onboarding of new employees.
• Observes malfunctioning equipment and follows proper procedure to report equipment issues.
  • Job Requirements
  • One year of current clinical experience in diagnostic radiology is preferred.
  • Clinical student experience may be considered in lieu of one year of current clinical experience.
  • Self-motivated; ability to organize and prioritize well; ability to remain flexible and to reorganize priorities when emergencies arise.
    • Schedule Information
    • Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling reassignment and shift rotations to support departmental needs (including weekend, call and holiday rotations as applicable).
      • Additional Details
      • One year of current clinical experience in diagnostic radiology is preferred.
      • Clinical student experience may be considered in lieu of one year of current clinical experience.
      • Self-motivated; ability to organize and prioritize well; ability to remain flexible and to reorganize priorities when emergencies arise.

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