At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

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Note: Pediatric work experience is NOT required. A desire to serve children and families is essential. Children's has a robust orientation process.

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Job Summary
Performs a variety of duties to assure efficient scheduling of patients and staff, as well as maintenance of equipment and department files. Is capable of operating all physiological equipment and assists the operation of Radiology equipment for all diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Essential Functions

• Understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and/or adult patient in regards to their growth and development process.

• Understands isolation precautions and radiation health standards as required for patients and personnel.

• Takes call to meet staffing needs of the department.

• Maintains knowledge of current trends and techniques in vascular, interventional and fluoroscopic procedures through appropriate technical journals or in-services and educational programs in order to enhance expertise.

• Anticipates potential urgent/emergent situations, recognizes them and is prepared for and carries out appropriate action. Operates emergency equipment per department policy (suction, respiratory, code cart, etc.)

• Demonstrates courteous behavior toward fellow employees, physicians, patients and families.

• Follows Universal Precautions.

• Obtains clinical history to help guide the diagnostic process and provide clinical information to the provider to support accurate diagnosis.

• Prepares Interventional suite and patient for procedures according to established guidelines. Sets up necessary machines and equipment.

Legacy Essential Functions

• Assists provider with interventional and diagnostic procedures in a sterile environment, observing sterile /aseptic technique while functioning independently during these procedures.

• Demonstrates expertise in image quality and technique for fluoroscopy, digital subtraction angiography, digital radiography and rotational acquisition.

• Performs specialty functions in Interventional Radiology at a proficient level such as Dyna CT, PeriVision and iGuide programs.

• Utilizes post processing techniques such as Pixel shifting, edge enhancement,

• 3D reconstruction, vessel analysis/ measurements and other film processing manipulation.

• Manages ancillary equipment such as but not limited to: RF machine, Endovenous Laser, Ultrasound unit, power injector, and mechanical thrombectomy device.

• Performs as a team member during all aspects of the procedure and initiates necessary communications with provider, nursing staff, scheduler and floor staff.

• Participate in maintenance of inventory supplies, linens and other ancillary equipment.

• Ensures that all electronic health record documentation is complete such as ; LDAs, tech notes, orders, medication administration, specimen collection, and technical and professional billing.

• Ensures films are properly identified with correct annotations, assures all required information is properly completed in PACs.

• Performs a variety of clerical tasks including, but not limited to, retrieving films, hanging films, answering phones, scheduling examinations.

Education
Associate's Degree Knowledge of diagnostic radiology principles and procedures as well as operation and maintenance of radiographic equipment as acquired through completion of an approved curriculum in Radiologic Technology. required

Experience
1+ years Interventional Radiologic Technologist experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to interact effectively with patients and families who may be under physical and/or emotional stress and to gather and exchange routine patient information with other health care professionals.

• Analytical skills necessary in order to determine best method of providing requested radiographs based on the specific or individual cases, enduring quality diagnostic radiographs.

• Ability to lift and position patient as needed, as well as stand and walk for up to 80% of work time when accompanying patient’s taking x-rays, delivering films, etc.

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required

• License Radiographer (142) - State of Wisconsin required

• ARRT - Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required

Patient Care Responsibility
Provides care appropriate to patient population and as described in applicable policies and procedures.

Required for All Jobs

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job.

• Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

This is a casual position, working as needed.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

ARRT - Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License Radiographer (142) - State of Wisconsin