Radiology Technologist

Overview MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles. Job type: Regular. Job Highlights Schedule: full time days Sign On Bonus: up to $10,000 Pay Range starts at: $26.72/hour Daily pay available Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts Relocation assistance is available for qualified applicants SSM offers flex scheduling, cross training, amazing benefits and more. 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 (BD registry required). 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 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 Technology program Experience No experience required Physical Requirements Constant standing and walking Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near and far 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/or Certifications State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) or Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - IEMA ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) State of Work Location Variants Missouri and Oklahoma: BLS HCP - AHA; ARRT-R Radiography or ARRT-BD Bone Density; and ARRT-R Radiography or ARRT-BD Bone Density (alternate options may apply per location). Schedule and Department Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 4202000002 Radiology Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to earned pay (fees may apply). Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Equal Opportunity: SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer and 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