Float Radiology Technologist

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Float Radiology Technologist for a job in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

• Specialty: Radiology Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: days
• Employment Type: Staff

Aurora Health is seeking Rad Techs to join our Clinical Staffing Services (Float Pool)

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• $5,000 sign-on bonus (0.9 FTE or higher) ($2,500 0.5 - .08FTE)

• Float to a variety of inpatient and clinic sites within the Greater Milwaukee region

• Various Float Premiums up to $7/hr plus shift and weekend differentials

• No call no holidays

Experience:  2 years of experience in a Radiologic Technologist role.

Perks of working as a Rad Tech with Clinical Staffing Services (Float Pool):

• Experience traveling without the travel - Everyday can be a new journey  Working in various hospitals and facilities helps to keep the days fresh and exciting by experiencing new departments, exams, faces, and building your skillset and relationships.

• Gain impressive work experience for career building - Experience gained over time as a float pool teammate within a healthcare system can demonstrate that you are a reliable and dedicated employee that can learn on the go and rise to a variety of challenges.

• Compensation - Floating Radiological Techs receive a competitive compensation package that includes a base rate, additional float, shift, and weekend differentials.  $5,000 sign-on bonus for 0.9 FTE or higher.

• Benefits & Flexibility – In addition to a competitive benefits package, Aurora Health’s Float Pool offers flexible self-scheduling, no on call requirements, and no holidays

The Float Pool Rad Tech will serve as a champion in healthcare by:

• Being part of a highly skilled, resilient, and versatile group of teammates committed to ensuring the delivery of quality and compassionate healthcare to diverse patient populations in a variety of settings.

• Quickly adapting and integrating into new working relationships through consistent collaboration.

• Coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.

• Leading efforts to always create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience.

• Having the qualifications and competency to work in all acute care facilities within the defined Market.

Come join a winning team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time. Let Aurora Health be the destination for your professional growth

Major Responsibilities:

• Proficiently performs basic to advanced radiologic procedures. Must perform and be proficient with all of the following procedures if performed at assigned facility which include general diagnostic, general fluoroscopy, pain clinic, GI lab, urology, and c-arm procedures.

• 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. Works independently outside the department with providers.

• 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.

• Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff. Acts as a resource to staff at own facility and throughout the system.

• Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients after procedures and any other imaging department processes and procedures.

• 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:

Typically requires 2 years of experience in a Radiologic Technologist role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Proficient in radiology positioning and techniques, aseptic techniques and C-arm.

• Advanced knowledge of radiation safety and radiology equipment.

• Knowledge of specialty physician protocols and ability to work effectively with diverse providers.

• Advanced knowledge of anatomy.

• 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.

Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R112791. Posted job title: Rad Tech - Float Pool Greater Milwaukee

Advocate Aurora Health’s 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping people live well. To encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools and resources for orientation, education and professional development, in the care setting that is best for you. Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly whether you’re at one of our 10 Magnet® designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of care.

Join our team and be inspired to chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best place in the nation for nurses to pursue their passion.

• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Sign-On bonus