Travel Radiology Technologist
Madison, WI
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
5x8 hrs, Nights

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs all radiologic procedures which are offered by the department, following exam protocols on neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients
• Completes paperwork and computer related duties
• Assists radiologists, staff physicians, nursing, and hospital personnel with radiological services
• Maintains department facilities, equipment, and materials in a condition to promote efficiency, health, comfort, and safety of patients and staff
• Checks and maintains equipment, supplies and accessories on a regular daily basis and per facility protocol
• Keeps supplies current, clean and replenished
• Processes film, evaluates for technical quality and accurate patient identification and side labeling
• Greets patients, verifies patient identification and physician orders
• Obtains, correlates and documents clinical history, prior to the start of examination
• Transports patients and informs nursing units of patients’ departure and arrival
• Holds medical and other sensitive information in confidence
• Knowledge of radiation safety measures and protection to comply with government regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or its equivalent certification.
• Completion of an accredited radiological technology program, community-based college, or hospital-based program if required by state/contract
• State license or certificate where required
• Current ARRT certificate preferred
• Full command, verbal and written, of the English language
• Prefer one-year relevant experience as a radiology technician
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age