What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Tech position at SSM Health?
Imaging Technologist
Takes x-rays of designated parts of the human body for diagnostic purposes and provides support for the imaging department.
Takes x-rays of designated parts of the human body for diagnostic purposes and provides support for the imaging department.
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.
Requirements:
- Associate's degree or completion of a radiology certification program.
- No experience required.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA).
- 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). 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).
- State of Work Location: Illinois.
- State of Work Location: Missouri and Oklahoma.
- State of Work Location: Wisconsin.
Work Environment:
- 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.
