Radiology Technologist Assistant

Job Summary:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Radiology, part of the prestigious UW-Madison Schol of Medicine and Public Health is excited to announce an opening for a Radiology Technologist Assistant. This role is integral to supporting cutting-edge research, translational, and clinical patient care services at the renowned Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research (WIMR). This position plays a crucial role in assisting radiology technologists and ensuring smooth operations within the University of Wisconsin Madison Department of Radiology.

Core Responsibilities:
1. Patient Preparation: Assist patients in getting ready for imaging procedures by explaining the process, addressing their concerns, and ensuring they are comfortable and properly positioned.
2. Equipment Management: Set up, maintain, and clean radiology equipment, ensuring everything is in working order for imaging procedures.
3. Administrative Tasks: Handle clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, and managing inventory of supplies.
4. Assisting with Procedures: Support technologists during imaging procedures by helping with patient positioning and ensuring image quality.
5. Ensuring Safety: Follow radiation safety protocols to protect patients, staff, and themselves from unnecessary radiation exposure. Monitor patients during procedures to ensure their safety and well-being.
6. Patient Care: Provide compassionate care to patients, especially those who may be anxious or uncomfortable during procedures. Assist patients in navigating medical facility.
These responsibilities require a blend of technical skills, attention to detail, and a caring attitude to ensure the best outcomes for patients.


Why Join Us?
- Innovative Environment: Be a part of a department that is at the forefront of radiological research and clinical practices, utilizing state-of-the-art technology and methodologies.
- Collaborative Team: Work alongside leading experts and dedicated professionals in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere that encourages professional growth and development.
- Research Excellence: Contribute to groundbreaking research projects that have a direct impact on patient care and medical advancements.

Why Madison?
- Living in Madison: Madison, Wisconsin, consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the United States. With its beautiful lakes, vibrant cultural scene, and abundant recreational opportunities, Madison offers an excellent quality of life.
- Community and Lifestyle: Enjoy a dynamic city that combines a strong sense of community with a lively atmosphere. From farmers' markets and food festivals to outdoor activities and cultural events, there's always something happening in Madison.
- Education Hub: As home to a world-class university, Madison boasts a rich educational environment and numerous opportunities for continuing education and professional development.

Join us at UW-Madison Department of Radiology, where your skills will make a difference in a thriving and supportive community. Apply now to be part of a team that is transforming the future of medical research and patient care.

Responsibilities:

Collects vital signs, patient history, and specimens; and performs basic laboratory tests and administers injections and medications under supervising clinician direction to ensure the proper care of patients. Prepares examination rooms and equipment and performs administrative duties. Works collaboratively with other medical staff.

• 5% Performs routine vital signs, basic tests, assists with minor procedures, and administers medications as directed by a supervising clinician
• 5% Collects, prepares, and delivers specimens for laboratory analysis
• 20% Prepares and cleans examination rooms, instruments, and equipment for specific procedures
• 20% Escorts patients to various hospital locations and delivers, orders, and inventories general clinic supplies
• 30% Performs administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, assisting patients with billing, and coding information and answering basic medical questions
• 20% Patient communication: Educate patients about scheduled procedures, and follow-up instructions. Screen patients for potential safety concerns. Provide excellent customer service and maintain compassionate professional patient care.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
H.S. Diploma

Qualifications:

Required
- At least 2 years of customer service, administrative, healthcare, and/or relevant professional experience.
- BLS/CPR certification within 3 months of start date required.

Preferred
- Experience working within a healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate will possess the following: a basic knowledge of medical terminology, strong communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with patients and healthcare teams, ability to multitask in a healthcare environment, and basic computer skills.

Work Schedule:

Anticipated hours will be 8:00am-4:30pm or 7:30am-4:00pm, depending on staffing needs. Shifts may be modified as agreed upon by employee and supervisor.

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $24.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $24.00 per hour, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

Additional Information:

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.

Contact:

Amanda Joncas
ajoncas@wisc.edu
608-262-2716
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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Official Title:

Medical Assistant(HS021)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/RADIOLOGY/RADIOLOGY

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

313010-CP

 

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