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SSM Health Radiology Tech Weekend Option in Saint Louis, Missouri
It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
· Department: Diagnostic Radiology
· Sign On Bonus: $15,000 *
· Schedule: Fri, Sat, Sun
· Pay Range starts at: $26.01/hour
· Shift Differentials: Weekend Option $8.50/hr, Weekend $2/hr · Location: Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
ARRT required
Relocation assistance is available for those outside of metro St. Louis. *
Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital is renowned for its exceptional pediatric care and commitment to providing the highest quality healthcare services to children in need. You will have access to state-of-the-art equipment and work alongside a team of highly skilled professionals who are passionate about providing exceptional care to our young patients. Cardinal Glennon offers exceptional pay, medical, dental, vision, short term disability and life insurance as well as tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, and matching retirement funds! We will be located in our brand new state of the art building in 2027. If you would like to be a part of this team, please submit your application today.
- Sign-on Bonus paid IN FULL on 1st paycheck. 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
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 and board eligible
EXPERIENCE
- 1 year of experience preferred but new grads welcome!
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)
Work Shift:
Weekend Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
4202000010 Radiology
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
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