What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technologist position at SSM Health?
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Job Highlights:
· Department: Imaging and Diagnostics
· Sign On Bonus: $15,000 paid in full on 1st pay check!*
· Schedule: Nights
· Pay Range starts at: $26.01/hour Daily pay available!
· Shift Differentials: Night $3.75/hour
· Location:MO-SSM Health 3440 DePaul Drive, 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 DensityJob 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.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Associate's degree or completion of a radiology certification program
EXPERIENCE
- No experience required
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) within 6 months of hire
Work Shift:
Night Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
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