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Radiology Tech Evenings

SSM Health, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146

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MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights

Department: Radiology

Sign On Bonus: $10,000 paid in full on 1st pay check!

Schedule: Evenings full time

Pay Range: starts at $26.72/hour; daily pay available!

Shift Differentials: Evenings $2/hour

Location: MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis

Requirements:

Completion of Radiology program and ARRT-R within 6 months of hire.

Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.

Job Summary Takes x-rays of designated parts of the human body for diagnostic purposes and provides support for the imaging department. This position performs plain films, fluoro, portables, and OR exams and/or plain films and Bone Density (BD registry required).

Primary Responsibilities

Explains procedures to patient to ensure understanding and provides educational material.

Transports patients to and from clinical areas and verifies patient identity per policies and procedures; prepares patient for radiology exam by positioning accordingly.

Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines to prevent unnecessary radiation exposure.

Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within scope of practice and applicable regulations.

Observes patient during procedure, reports abnormal activity, and monitors protocols, recommending updates as warranted.

Ensures prompt submission of high-quality images and documents to PACS with correct lead markers and patient data/history.

Maintains equipment function, reports problems, locks/tag-outs when appropriate.

Maintains a clean, orderly department including procedure rooms, storage, dressing areas, and other department spaces.

May perform limited CT procedures in emergent situations when CT Technologist is not on site.

Works in constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Completion of a Radiology Technology program.

Experience

No experience required.

Physical Requirements

Constant standing and walking.

Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).

Frequent use of hearing and speech for communication.

Frequent lifting, carrying, and moving objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

Frequent lifting/moving of patients.

Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.

Occasional lifting/carrying of objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

Rare kneeling and sitting.

Licensure and Certification

State of Work Location: Illinois – Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – AHA; Radiologic Technologist - IEMA Temporary Accreditation; ARRT-R Radiography; ARRT-BD Bone Density.

State of Work Location: Missouri and Oklahoma – BLS HCP; ARRT-R Radiography; ARRT-BD Bone Density.

State of Work Location: Wisconsin – BLS HCP; Licensure – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services; ARRT-R Radiography; ARRT-BD Bone Density.

Work Shift Evening Shift (United States of America)

Job Type Employee

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid leave for newborns or adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit through DailyPay for instant access to earned unpaid base pay (fees may apply).

Upfront Tuition Coverage: FlexPath Funded tuition coverage for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Fulfill your calling and be a part of the SSM Team. Apply Today!

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