Radiology Technologist I

It’s more than a career, it’s a calling MO-SSM Health Orthopedics Wentzville Worker Type PRN Job Highlights SSM Health is seeking a Radiology Tech PRN that is used to float to all West and North Orthopedic departments. This position is used to support orthopedic doctors and PAs that are in the office on clinic days. Sign-on Bonus: Please speak with your recruiter about sign on bonus eligibility! Daily pay available! Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts Requirements: Completion of Radiology program and ARRT-R within 6 months of hire date. Fulfill your calling and be a part of the SSM Team. Apply Today! Job Summary Takes x-rays of designated parts of the human body for diagnostic purposes and provides support for the imaging department. This position only performs plain films and fluoro. 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. Assists technologists with preparing patient for radiology exam by positioning the patient for the procedure. Assists technologists with filing, delivering and retrieving patient reports and charts, matching films to folders, and delivery of reports to patient units/physicians. 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. Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area 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 Technology program Experience No experience required 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 Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) – Illinois Radiologic Technologist – Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) – Illinois Radiographer, Temporary Accreditation – Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) – Illinois ARRT-R Radiography – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) – Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) – Missouri, Oklahoma ARRT-R Radiography – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) – Missouri, Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) – Wisconsin Radiographer, Licensed – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services – Wisconsin ARRT-R Radiography – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) – Wisconsin Work Shift Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type Employee Department 7308000125 SJMP Orthopedic Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 Benefits Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr