Radiologic Technologist - Weekender Program ($5,000 sign-on bonus)

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Radiological Technologist RT(AART) with current State of Wisconsin Radiographer license (or ability to obtain), CT experience and at least one year of experience as a Radiologic Technologist preferred.

Schedule:

Saturday 0700-1900; call from 1900-0700

Sunday 0700-1900

• Employee is assigned a .9 FTE for accrual and benefit purposes.
• Employees in this classification commit to work three - six (3 - 6) 12-hour weekend shifts per pay period.  Department that the WEO is working in will determine the number of shifts worked.
• Employees will receive a WEO premium equal to .3333 times base pay for the actual hours worked during these Friday, Saturday or Sunday shifts.
• The 12 hours may occur between the hours of 7 am on Friday and 7 am on Monday.
• All non-weekend shifts worked in addition to the weekend schedule is not eligible for WEO premium.
• Employees in the WEO will not be eligible for weekend differential under current policy, but are eligible for shift differential.
• Employees in the WEO are given preference for weekend staffing and excluded from low census call off on the weekends.
• Employees in the WEO will share in department on-call staffing, if required. When on call, employee shall receive on call pay as described under policy GBHR-555, Call Pay. Employees shall also receive call back pay per the policy if called in. If employee is unable to leave the building during their call shift they will be paid at their base rate, but must be immediately available for all department related needs.
• Employees may use PTO on one weekend quarterly. The 3 shifts of PTO per quarter may be taken one shift at a time (within each quarter) and will not jeopardize the premium pay for the remainder of the weekend that the PTO is used. PTO is not eligible for the WEO premium and is paid at the employee's base rate of pay.
• When a holiday falls on a weekend, it is considered part of the WEO schedule. However, the Employee will be paid Holiday pay per the policy GBHR-506 Holidays for designated holiday time according to the policy. When a holiday does not fall on a weekend, it is not considered part of the WEO schedule and the WEO employee is not included in a rotation for holidays outside of those that fall on a weekend.
• Gundersen Boscobel reserves the right to discontinue the WEO program or to change the program at any time.
• Any WEO employee who has more than two missed shifts in a 6-month period will jeopardize his/her ability to continue in the WEO program. Absences due to FMLA are excluded from this rule.

Job Description:

Performs high quality Computed Tomography(CT)*, mammographic**, radiographic exams and procedures to aide in medical diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.

*CT requirements only pertain to employees performing those exams.

**Mammography requirements only pertain to employees performing those exams.

Major Responsibilities

• Works with Gundersen Health System patient and families to provide compassionate, individualized care in the provision of Imaging services.
• Understands and applies the concepts of radiography and or mammography/CT when performing patient exams.
• Demonstrates accurate knowledge of established protocols and equipment operation when performing exams on patients.
• Provides the best images possible to radiologists and providers for interpretation.
• Provides high quality service to customers in a cost effective and efficient manner.
• Carefully observes and follows all departmental radiation, mechanical and electrical safety policies. Pays particular attention to patient safety in regards to positioning patients. Keeps rooms and equipment clean and safe for operation. Reports an erratic machine operation or potential unsafe situations to Medical Physicist or Biomedical Engineers.
• Educates patients regarding exam or procedure.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and or medications within accepted scope of practice.
• Assumes responsibility to provide a quality learning environment for patients, their families, students and co-workers.
• Utilizes knowledge of regulatory compliance when working with patients and their associated charges.
• Maintains confidentiality with others regarding patient and organizational information.
• Responsible for attending staff meetings, in-services and continuing education. Continually strives to learn new technical information.
• Technologist may be assigned to a primary site but is required to cover other sites as needed.
• Performs quality control procedures on applicable equipment and evaluates images to meet ACR and MQSA requirements.
• Performs other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED

Post High School education in a specialized field

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

Work Experience:

REQUIRED

One year of clinical experience in a radiology technology program

DESIRED

Two years of experience working in a multi-modality or an advanced imaging position

License and Certifications:

American Registry of Radiologic Technology Registered Technologist-Radiography (ARRT)

*American Registry of Radiologic Technology Registered Technologist-Radiography and Computed

Tomography (ARRT-CT) within two years of hire date

**American Registry of Radiologic Technology Registered Technologist-Radiography & Mammography

 (ARRT-M) within nine months of hire date

Wisconsin employees must be a Licensed Radiographer with the State of Wisconsin (LICRAD-WI)
Iowa employees must have a Permit to Practice from the Iowa Department of Public Health (RADTECH-IA)

Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Age Specific Population:

Infant (less than 1 year)
Pediatric (1 - 12 years)
Adolescent (13 - 17 years)
Adult (18 - 64 years)
Geriatric (65 years & older)

OSHA Category:
Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:
Exposed to infectious diseases

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:

Static Standing Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Walking/Standing Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)
Stooping/Bending Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Reaching - Below Shoulder Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Reaching - Above Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Pounds of force 0-25
Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0-25
Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Balance - Right Leg Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Balance - Left Leg Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Lifting - Other Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Number of lbs 50-75
Carrying - Short Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:

Primary Recruiter:

Jenny Dax

Recruiter Email Address:

[email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer