**It's more than a career, it's a calling.**

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

**Worker Type:**

Regular

**Job Highlights:**

**Full time Variable Shift**

**$20,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time with 1 year's experience as a Rad Tech!!***

**$15,000 sign on bonus for full-time with <1 year's experience or new grad.***

**Schedule options: 5-8's, 4-10's, day, night, PRN and weekend opportunities.**

The Radiology Department at St. Louis University Hospital takes pride in the excellent team we have and the care we provide at our Level 1 Trauma Center. All equipment is DR and less than 3 years old. You will have opportunities to work in the Emergency, ICU, Surgery, Fluoroscopy, and perform Minor specials. We have a Quality Assurance program and a Continuing Education Resource center just for Imaging. SLU Hospital offers exceptional pay, benefits, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, matching retirement funds, and more! If you would like to be a part of this team, please submit your application today!

* Qualified external candidates only

**Job Summary:**

Under the direction of the Radiology Director and Manager produces quality diagnostic medical radiographs to ensure proper diagnosis and quality patient care.

**Job Responsibilities and Requirements:**

1) Demonstrates the skills to produce quality radiographs.

Criteria

A) Produces quality images by using appropriate exposure technique to ensure proper penetration of the area being radio graphed.

B) Demonstrates the proper use of metal markers and or placement of markers electronically.

C) Document an appropriate patient history containing pertinent patient information regarding their condition and including patient limitations.

D) Physician orders are to be written and verified prior to the start of the exam.

E) Use the Kodak CR Imaging System to produce quality films and perform the items listed below:

1) Know the procedure for starting up and shutting down the CR system.

2) Utilize the menu selection functions on the touch screen.

3) Navigate the different information screens and ensure that the correct patient and procedure are selected for exposure.

4) Reprint exams as needed.

5) Load cassettes properly.

6) Clean cassettes as needed.

7) Load the laser printer correctly with film.

8) Trouble shoot problems and /or know how to call for support.

F) Perform OR/Surgery cases using C-arms and portable machines efficiently.

G) Supervise and teach Radiology students exams and procedures as part of their clinical rotation, providing feedback to the Clinical Educator on their performance.

H) Communicates technical information in a manner appropriate for the intended person (patient, co-worker etc.).

I) Responds to changes in the workload using time to departmental advantage.

2.) Observes established departmental policies, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous, and respectful manner.

DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Job Specifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of a Radiology Technology program and registry eligible.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: One year of experience preferred but new grads welcome!

REQUIRED COURSE: ARRT

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of Saint Louis University Hospital.

**Department:**

4202000037 Radiology

**Work Shift:**

Variable Shift (United States of America)

**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**

40

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