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MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
Regular
Job Highlights:
· Department: Imaging and Diagnostics
· Sign On Bonus: $ paid in full on 1st pay check!*
· Schedule: Full time Days 40 hours/week
· Pay Range starts at: $26.01/hour Daily pay available!
· Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
· Location: SSM St. Mary's - St. Louis
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 performs plain films, fluoro, portables, and OR exams and/or plain films and Bone Density (BD registry required).
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. Prepares patient for radiology exam by positioning the patient for the procedure.
- 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.
- Maintains a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms 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 certification program
EXPERIENCE
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
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Or
- ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- AND
- ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Or
- ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Employee
4202000100 Radiology
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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Radiology Tech at SSM Health summary:
A Radiology Tech at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital is responsible for taking x-rays of designated body parts for diagnostic purposes and providing support for the imaging department. This role involves patient interaction to explain procedures, positioning patients for exams, and ensuring adherence to radiation safety guidelines. The position requires completion of a radiology certification program and offers full-time hours with various benefits including relocation assistance, shift differentials, and educational support.
Keywords:
Radiology Tech, X-ray Technician, Medical Imaging, Patient Care, Radiologic Technologist, Healthcare, Diagnostic Imaging, Bone Density, Radiation Safety, Medical Procedures
