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XR Xray Tech Occasional

Advocate Health · WI

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to position a patient for an x-ray who was in pain, confused, or unable to cooperate fully.

hands-on adaptability and patient-handling skill in less-than-ideal conditions, which is common in ED and surgery settings

Describe a time you caught an error between what was ordered and what was written on the requisition. What did you do?

attention to detail and willingness to double-check physician orders before proceeding

This is an occasional position with a variable schedule. What draws you to that kind of arrangement, and how do you stay sharp on procedures you might not do every week?

genuine fit with the occasional/PRN structure and self-directed skill maintenance

Tell me about a patient who was anxious or scared about a procedure. How did you talk them through it?

communication skills and bedside manner, which the posting emphasizes heavily

Describe a shift where you had to work fairly independently with little supervision. What made it go well or not go well?

capacity to work without close oversight, since this role requires independent judgment across departments

Technical

How do you decide which exposure factors to use for a patient, and how does that change between a pediatric patient and an elderly patient with osteoporosis?

actual technical competence in positioning and exposure selection across the age spectrum, which the posting specifically calls out

What's your process for confirming you have the right patient and labeling images correctly, especially when things are busy?

consistency with identification protocols that prevent costly and dangerous mix-ups

How do you enter and document a completed study in the radiology information system, including the billing code, and what happens if you're not sure which code applies?

practical knowledge of RIS documentation and willingness to ask rather than guess on billing accuracy

Situational

You're floating between the ED, inpatient units, surgery, and the float pool all in one shift. Walk me through how you'd keep track of orders and priorities across those areas.

whether the candidate can manage competing demands and context-switch without dropping a task, since this role floats across multiple units

A trauma patient comes in and the ED team needs portable films fast while you're also managing radiation safety for staff in the room. How do you handle that?

ability to balance speed with safety protocol under pressure

You're working a fluoroscopy procedure and the radiologist asks you to adjust something outside your usual routine. How do you respond?

comfort collaborating with radiologists and knowing when to speak up versus defer

You need to do a sliding transfer of a 150-pound patient and there's only one other tech available. What do you do?

judgment around physical safety protocols and asking for help appropriately

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The full job description

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Department: 36303 AMC Washington County - Radiology Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Join our team today! We have an occasional XR position that helps support ED, IP, Surgery and FL! We have a variety of hours to fill and will provide training! Pay Range: $28.55 - $42.85 Major Responsibilities: • Competently performs basic and intermediate radiographic procedures including general diagnostic and general fluoroscopic. • Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding and address any questions or concerns. • Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations, and provides patient with radiation protection and safety in accordance with prescribed methods. • Identifies patient and labels images pertaining to the patient, compares requisitions to physician's orders to ensure exam accuracy, and processes images ensuring quality of radiographs and calls back patients as necessary. • Assists, communicates and consults with the Radiologists. • Prepares and maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges. • Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique. • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: • Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and • Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months. Education Required: • Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology. Experience Required: • No experience required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Competent in radiology positioning and techniques. • Knowledge of basic radiation safety and radiology equipment. • Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members. • Ability to work independently. • Intermediate computer skills. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday. • Must be able to stand/walk for majority of the day. • Must be able to: • - lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. • - lift up to 20 lbs. over the head. • - carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance. • Must be able to: • - push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. • - perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. • May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary. • Must have clear speech, vision, and hearing. • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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