CT Technologist - ThedaCare : Job Details

Why ThedaCare?Living A Life Inspired!Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you're interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness -Lifestyle Engagemente.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health supportAccess & Affordabilitye.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycareAbout ThedaCare!Summary :The CT/Rad Technologist performs diagnostic CT (computed tomography) scans and general rad exams on patients. Evaluates image quality and utilizes proper radiation safety practices.Job Description:Learn about Thedacare Wild Rose:Full-Service Critical Access Hospital - Trauma and Stroke readiness24 Hour Emergency ServicesFull-Service Imaging Department - CT (Toshiba Prime 80) , MRI, X-ray, US, Echo, DEXA, and Mammography8 bed Emergency Room9 Inpatient BedsMany Specialty Areas-Lab, Respiratory, Cardiopulmonary and Therapy ServicesKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:1. Provides professional, empathetic, and compassionate care to team members, patients, families, and significant others. Greets patients and their families, assists patients with dressing/undressing, transports or ambulates patients, and assists patients with comfort needs.2. Demonstrates working knowledge of equipment and safety practices in the areas of CT department, general rad department, emergency department, inpatient, and outpatient services.3. Exhibits competency and skills needed to perform CT scans and general rad procedures per protocol and sets appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology.4. Completes department tasks such as stocking supplies, checking outdated supplies, performing safety audits or tracking, and cleaning rooms and equipment to remain compliant with requirements, regulations, and policies.5. Provides practical instruction for students and other health care professionals.6. Shows competency in intravenous access and administration of contrast in accordance with established protocols while using aseptic technique.7. Completes documentation on time and accurately in accordance with department policy/procedure. This includes proper image management and accurate documentation in electronic medical record.8. Applies critical thinking skills and ensures order accuracy when triaging and prioritizing patients. Practices safety at all times, which includes adhering to ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principles for proper radiation safety for self and patients, using mobilization and immobilization devices, following safe patient handling practices, following infection prevention practices (proper personal protective equipment), and following hand hygiene to comply with all government agencies or other regulatory bodies.9. Position requires two inhouse on call shifts per week with variable days to include working every 4th weekend or as needed to cover PTO requests.Qualifications:High School diploma or GED preferred - Must be 18 years of ageGraduate of an accredited radiography programAmerican Registry Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)Wisconsin licensePHYSICAL DEMANDS:Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistanceJob classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job dutiesWORK ENVIRONMENT:Normally works in climate-controlled office environmentFrequent sitting with movement throughout office spaceFrequent exposure to sharp objects and instrumentsOccasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.Occasional high noise level in work environment.Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents.Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients.Use of computers throughout the workdayScheduled Weekly Hours:40Scheduled FTE:1Location:ThedaCare Medical Center - Wild Rose - Wild Rose,WisconsinOvertime Exempt:No