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Radiology Technologist

SSM Health

#Day Shift #Patient Care #Urgent Care #Diagnostic Imaging #ARRT #PACS #Fluoroscopy #Contrast Media #Equipment Malfunction Reporting

Quick overview

The primary role involves taking diagnostic x-rays, specifically plain films and fluoro, while ensuring patient understanding and safety throughout the procedures. This includes assisting technologists with patient preparation, documentation, and maintaining a clean, orderly department.

Requirements summary

Candidates must complete a Radiology Technology program and possess required state-specific licenses, including ARRT certification and Basic Life Support (BLS HCP). The role requires constant standing and walking, frequent lifting/moving of patients, and the ability to perform duties in a constant state of alertness.

professional certificateMedication AdministrationEquipment MaintenanceData EntryBasic Life SupportPatient PositioningPatient TransportRadiation SafetyImage Quality AssuranceFluoroscopyRadiographyContrast Media AdministrationX-ray OperationPACS SubmissionCT Procedures (Limited)

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Urgent Care Maryland Heights Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Sign On Bonus: Up to $10,000 Schedule: Full time - 36 Hours per week Pay Range: $25.45 - $38.18/hour & Daily Pay available! Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, & additional shifts Requirements: Completion of Radiology program and ARRT-R within 6 months of hire. Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.
Qualified external candidates only Job Summary: Takes x-rays of designated parts of the human body for diagnostic purposes and provides support for the imaging department. This position only performs plain films and fluoro. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Explains procedures to patient to ensure understanding. Provides appropriate educational material. Transports patients to and from clinical areas and verifies patient identity according to policies and procedures. Assists technologists with preparing patient for radiology exam by positioning the patient for the procedure. Assists technologists with filing, delivering and retrieving patient reports and charts, matching films to folders, and delivery of reports to patient units/physicians. Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines. Prevents patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation. Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations. Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted. Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history). Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate. Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department. May perform limited CT procedures in emergent situations when CT Technologist is not on site. Works in a 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 to share information through oral communication. Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent lifting/moving of patients. Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Rare kneeling and sitting. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Or Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) And ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services And ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 2030100128 Urgent Care-Dorsett Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits 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. Click here to learn more. Create or login to your SSM Health Candidate Workday account to track your application progress and see real-time updates. 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