Radiologic Tech - Trainee

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

3/25/2026

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

500039A

Job Title:

Radiologic Tech - Trainee

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

JOB SUMMARY

The Radiologic Tech – Trainee performs a wide variety of imaging exams. The incumbent works under the supervision of the Radiology Manager and/or Supervisor. The Radiologic Tech - Trainee uses a wide variety of radiographic equipment, computers, detectors, and plate readers

The Radiologic Tech – Trainee may be assigned to work in a variety of locations, including a level 1 trauma center and/or critical care areas and may assist other radiology modalities and/or clinical services per operational needs. The Radiologic Tech – Trainee assists a licensed Radiologic Technologist. The Radiologic Tech – Trainee will not independently apply radiation to any part of the human body, or administer contrast agents or related substances for diagnostic purposes. 

The incumbent assists with performing exams on adults, geriatric patients, adolescents, and pediatric age groups. The exams may be performed in the various Radiology Imaging sections and at a variety of clinical sites. The incumbent has daily contact with professionals, patients, and families.

The Radiologic Tech – Trainee position is time-limited, with a maximum duration of six (6) months for current Radiologic Technology students and three (3) months for all other incumbents.  An individual is eligible for the Radiologic Tech – Trainee position under the following circumstances:

1) A student in good standing in an accredited Radiologic Technology program who will be eligible for ARRT registry within 90 days of hire, or

2) A graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program who is registry eligible and actively pursuing ARRT certification and Wisconsin Radiologic Technologist licensure, or

3) An ARRT-registered Radiologic Technologist who is actively obtaining Wisconsin Radiologic Technologist licensure.

An individual will remain in the Radiologic Tech - Trainee position until all of the following requirements have been met, at which time they will be transferred to the appropriate Radiologic Technologist position associated with the requisition under which they were hired:

1) Successful graduation from an Accredited Radiologic Technology program (if applicable); and

2) Successful completion of ARRT certification; and

3) Obtaining a valid Wisconsin Radiologic Technologist license.

Failure to meet the above requirements within the specified trainee period will result in termination of employment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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The Radiologic Tech – Trainee assists licensed Radiologic Technologists with performing diagnostic x-ray procedures.

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Checks the order for complete information and appropriateness criteria.

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Schedules exams as needed.

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Obtains sufficient information to determine whether the procedure should be performed immediately or within a specific time frame.

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Determines if additional technical support is required and follows the proper procedure for obtaining support.

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Adheres to established section and organizational protocols, QA guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

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Interacts appropriately with patients and all care providers.

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Sets up the imaging room to coincide with the examination being performed to include the use of proper isolation precautions when needed.

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Verifies two patient identifiers.

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Provides quality customer service, explains all studies to patient in a clear manner, and provides information and resources to patient and family.

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Safely transfers patient to and from carts, beds, and wheelchairs.

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Positions the patient, ensuring patient comfort and modesty.

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Obtains skills to recognize quality images and to perform QA upon completion of study.

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Uses the image archiving system and maintains an expertise in data and image transfer.

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Cleans, disinfects, and inspects equipment.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

Will provide all patients age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening and interpretation of clinical and laboratory data. Develops and implements age appropriate interventional plans of care including education within the parameters of their position responsibilities and licensure

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Enrolled in an Accredited School of Radiologic Technology, in good standing and within 90 days of graduation

Required

ARRT Registered or Registry Eligible Graduate of an Accredited School of Radiologic Technology

Preferred

Previous healthcare experience

Required

Clinical practice experience through Accredited School of Radiologic Technology

Required

Current radiological technology experience

Preferred

CPR certification

within 3 months

Required

Certification by appropriate body (ARRT) 

within 6 months

Required

Wisconsin Radiological License

within 6 months

Required

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Self-motivated & directed with regard to an increasing level of understanding and knowledge.

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Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects and meet deadlines.

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Effective oral and written communications skills.

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Ability to demonstrate ethical and behaviors at all times.

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Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.

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Ability to comply with all HIPPA requirements.

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Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, Healthcare professionals and external vendors.

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Knowledge regarding quality improvement and standards of care within practice area.

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Capable of demonstrating flexibility with demands of external/traineeal customers placed on operating functions of the department.

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Basic computer skills.

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Capable of wearing lead aprons for extended periods of time.

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Physical ability to lift and position patients and assist with patient transfers utilizing beds or stretchers.

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Demonstrates critical care skills to patients with higher acuity. (ED, ICU, NICU, PICU, Intraoperative Neuro MR, OR).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that they can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that they can also do sedentary and light work.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, we determine that they can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Very heavy work involves lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. If someone can do very heavy work, we determine that they can also do heavy, medium, light, and sedentary work.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.