Radiology Technologist at SSM Health summary:
A Radiology Technologist specializes in taking x-rays of the human body for diagnostic purposes in the Imaging and Diagnostics department. Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, ensuring radiation safety, and submitting high-quality images to the PACS system. This position offers a competitive pay range and a sign-on bonus, with opportunities for professional development and benefits.
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MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
Regular
Job Highlights:
· Department: Imaging and Diagnostics
· Sign On Bonus: $10,000 paid in full on 1st pay check!*
· Schedule: Full Time Days
· Pay Range starts at: $23.86 /hour Daily pay available!
· Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
· Location: SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital St. Louis, MO
Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. *
* Qualified external candidates only
- Must have ARRT-R credential within 6 months of hire date
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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
REQUIRED
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 6 months of hire.
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Employee
4202000010 Radiology
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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radiology technologist, x-ray technician, medical imaging, patient care, radiographic procedures, healthcare technology, diagnostic radiology, imaging department, radiation safety, ARRT certification
