Radiographer - Radiology - Nights

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MO-SSM Health St. Louis City Medical Examiners Office

Worker Type
PRN

Job Highlights

Schedule: PRN as needed

Pay Range starts at: $27/hour Daily pay available!

Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, & additional shifts

Requirements: Completion of Radiology program and ARRT-R within 6 months of hire date

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.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

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 images and documents 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 / Certifications
State of Work Location: Illinois

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

Radiologic Technologists - Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Work Shift
PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

Job Type
Employee

Department
4909470235 St. Louis City - Forensic Pathology

Scheduled Weekly Hours
0

Benefits
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

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.

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