School of Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technologists use X-rays to create images of the human body. These images are reviewed and interpreted by radiologists, physicians specializing in the use of ionizing radiation, to diagnose medical injuries and diseases.
Consider a Career In Radiology
A radiation technologist's primary concern when performing medical imaging procedures is to assess the patient’s condition and adhere to the principles of radiation protection for the patient, themselves,and others. These clinical professionals work with patients of all ages and may perform radiologic exams in hospital radiology departments and emergency trauma center, surgery, and intensive care units, medical clinics, or private doctor, chiropractic and dental offices.
Comprehensive Two-Year Program
Wheaton Franciscan –St. Joseph offers a comprehensive, full-time (40 hr. per week), two-year program in radiologic technology. Through participation in classroom, laboratory and clinical activities, students are prepared to successfully begin a career as a radiologic technologist.
Classes begin on the first Tuesday of each September.
The program consists of academic classes held at Wheaton Franciscan – Brown Deer campus. Clinical rotations include: Wheaton Franciscan – St. Joseph, Brown Deer, Wauwatosa and Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – St. Francis and Franklin.
View our course information:
- Curriculum Overview (PDF Format)
- Admission Requirements & Application (PDF Format)
- Mission, Vision & Values (PDF Format)
- Accreditations & Affiliations (PDF Format)
- Policies & Procedures (PDF Format)
School of Radiology Technology Faculty
The School of Radiology Technology faculty is board-certified, board-qualified or board-eligible in the field of Radiology Technology.
Program Coordinator: Diane Wingenter MS, R.R.(R)
Clinical Coordinator: Amy Pavlak, B.S., R.T.(R)
Clinical Instructor: Kari Suhajda, B.S., R.T.(R)
Instructor: Tracey Cross, R.T. (R) (CT)
Location
The School of Radiologic Technology has moved from Glendale to Brown Deer, at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare's brand new Brown Deer outpatient center. The center is located on the campus of the YMCA Healthy Lifestyle Village.
School of Radiologic Technology
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - Brown Deer
At the YMCA Healthy Lifestyle Village
9252 N. Green Bay Road (East on Schroeder Road, off Green Bay Road)
Brown Deer, WI 53209
Phone 414-527-5149
For more information of the St. Joseph School of Radiologic Technology, please call Program Director Diane E. Wingenter at (414) 527 – 5149.