Radiology Technologist-Full Time-Nights-Weekends **Sign on Bonus!!**

Description

This position is responsible for providing quality diagnostic imaging and patient care services. Uses care in accurately documenting all pertinent information on necessary forms and in the EMR. Responsible for efficient and effective operation of the daily activities within Radiology as directed. Assists lead technologists with execution of the daily operation of the Diagnostic Imaging department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform imaging procedures at a technical level requiring minimal supervision. 

• Assist radiologist as necessary
• Work with lead technologists to proactively identify and solve problems

Ensure imaging quality for assigned area.

• Uphold the highest standard of image quality and patient safety
• Seeking to expand knowledge by attending/completing educational opportunities

Employ several computer systems to maintain patient records and orders.

• Maintain proficiency in RIS and EMR
• Serve as super-user for specific equipment as directed by department leadership

Identify and report equipment problems.

• Generate work orders for equipment repairs and keep current on work order status as necessary
• Maintain working relationship with appropriate service engineer and/or physicist 

Assists the lead to keep studies current.

• Work with lead to ensure exam protocols align with radiologist requirements and current practice standards
• Keep lead technologists and directors informed about orders and processes to maximize efficiency

Assist with day-to-day operations

• Remain informed and flexible with regards to work schedule
• Complete QA/QC as directed for modality accreditation process (if applicable)
• Make recommendations on areas of improvement
• Regularly attend department meetings and read department email
• Identify budgetary needs for area of responsibility
• Maintain department
• Assist with scheduling patients as directed

Perform other duties as necessary or required by assignment

• Accept responsibility for students or prospective students placed in imaging department
• Take time to share experience and knowledge with future healthcare professionals
• Serve as a model professional

* While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Requirements

Education & Licensure: 

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R.T. (R) (ARRT) 
• Current WI Radiographer license
• Current BLS Certification (issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS course
• Cross-train into Computed Tomography (CT); CT registry is not required

Experience:

• Thorough knowledge of radiographic procedures required
• Mammography and CT experience helpful, but not necessary

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Thorough knowledge of radiographic procedures required
• Able to contribute to small group projects
• Work under general directions with little supervision
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions stated in medical and radiologic terms
• Use time efficiently maintaining department cleanliness and order
• Mechanical abilities are helpful

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times

St. Croix Health has been a healing force in the St. Croix Valley for over 103 years. We are a purpose-driven organization with a dedicated team committed to serving our patients and communities throughout the St. Croix Valley. This commitment is rooted in our mission, vision and values. 

Mission: To deliver care driven by excellence, guided by heart, and grounded in community.

Vision: To be a trusted partner in providing healthcare that is personal and accessible to all, by adapting to meet the needs of our communities, and support lifelong well-being.

Values: Integrity. Respect. Compassion. Collaboration

Here at St. Croix Health, we offer our employees with a robust benefits package that includes:

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 403b retirement program with employer match
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance options
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellbeing incentive program
• Free parking

St. Croix Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system located in St. Croix Falls, WI dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier, and longer lives. St. Croix Health offers the services of 80+ providers and 20 specialties with five community clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin all supported by a critical access hospital on the main campus in St. Croix Falls, just an hour northeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Nestled in the bluffs of the St. Croix River Valley, St. Croix Falls is the ideal place to work, live and play.