Aurora Health Care
Join our dynamic team at St Luke’s, a leading 938-bed hospital in Milwaukee, where excellence in patient care meets professional growth and was just named for the 3rd Year in a Row the
Best Hospital in the Milwaukee Area by U.S. News & World Report
Our Diagnostic Radiology Department is home to a dedicated team performing a wide range of advanced procedures, including Fluoroscopy, OR, Urology, GI/Pulmonary, Neurology, Pain Clinic, General X-ray and specialized therapy procedures such as intrathecal chemotherapy injections
We are proud to be:
Level 2 Trauma Emergency Room
Level 1 Stroke Center
ACE-Accredited for Cardiovascular Excellence
What Makes This Role Unique? This isn’t your typical Diagnostic Radiology position—expectations are high, and the work is rewarding. Our technologists thrive on the challenge and enjoy opportunities for clinical and professional development.
We are a clinical site to our St Luke’s School of Radiologic Technology, giving you the chance to teach and mentor future technologists.
Shift Details:
1st Shift with rotating schedules
Start times between 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Includes two holidays per year, every third weekend rotation and one call shift per week
Benefit eligible working 20 hours per week or more. Sign on bonus based on FTE.
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
Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
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.
Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
Must be able to 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.
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Best Hospital in the Milwaukee Area by U.S. News & World Report
Our Diagnostic Radiology Department is home to a dedicated team performing a wide range of advanced procedures, including Fluoroscopy, OR, Urology, GI/Pulmonary, Neurology, Pain Clinic, General X-ray and specialized therapy procedures such as intrathecal chemotherapy injections
We are proud to be:
Level 2 Trauma Emergency Room
Level 1 Stroke Center
ACE-Accredited for Cardiovascular Excellence
What Makes This Role Unique? This isn’t your typical Diagnostic Radiology position—expectations are high, and the work is rewarding. Our technologists thrive on the challenge and enjoy opportunities for clinical and professional development.
We are a clinical site to our St Luke’s School of Radiologic Technology, giving you the chance to teach and mentor future technologists.
Shift Details:
1st Shift with rotating schedules
Start times between 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Includes two holidays per year, every third weekend rotation and one call shift per week
Benefit eligible working 20 hours per week or more. Sign on bonus based on FTE.
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
Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
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.
Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
Must be able to 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.
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