Wheaton Franciscan - St. Joseph Campus School of Radiologic Technology
Radiologic technologists perform medical radiologic procedures using ionizing radiation and work with patients of all ages. A radiographer may perform radiologic exams in the emergency trauma center, surgery, and intensive care units as well as in the radiology department. Quality radiologic care when performing medical imaging procedures includes assessing patient condition, and adhering to the principles of radiation protection for the patient, self and others. Radiographers accurately produce images of anatomical structures by applying knowledge of anatomy, radiographic positioning and radiographic technique. Additional duties may include radiographic equipment maintenance, image processing, keeping patient records, communication with other health professionals, and other assorted office tasks. Radiographers are employed in hospitals, medical clinics and private doctor's offices. Radiographers may also seek employment in chiropractic and dental offices. If you like working with people, highly technical medical imaging equipment and have good physical and mental stamina, this may be the occupation for you.
Our Program
The program is based on a 24-month curriculum beginning the first Tuesday of September, after Labor Day. It is patterned after the Standards for an Accredited Educational Program in Radiologic Sciences adopted by the Joint Review Committee in Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and the Radiography Curriculum by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
The Radiography Program is rigorous, labor intensive, and requires more time and commitment than many other areas of study. Clinical radiography courses require 100 hours of direct clinical experience per credit hour. This time does not include that which is required for travel, clinical preparation at the assigned clinical site, or study prior to and after clinical experiences. Students are expected to be available for learning experiences Monday through Thursday, throughout the academic year. Students in radiography programs are strongly encouraged to limit employment and/or involvement in non-student related activities. Students that take on too many responsibilities have the potential of increasing the risk of failure in the radiography program.
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 E. Wingenter MS, RTR
- Clinical Coordinator: Amy Rappe, BS, RTR
- Clinical Instructor: Kari Suhajda, BS, RTR
- Clinical Instructor: Tracey Cross, RTR (CT)
Location
Wheaton Franciscan - St. Joseph School of Radiologic Technology
Wheaton Franciscan - Brown Deer Campus
(at the Healthy Lifestyle Village)
9252 N. Green Bay Road
Brown Deer, WI 53209
Phone (414) 527-5149
For more information, please call Program Director Diane E. Wingenter , MS, RTR, at (414) 527–5149.