Radiology Tech II - Nights

SSM Health•St. Louis, MO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Sign-on Bonus: Please speak with your recruiter about sign on bonus eligibility! Benefits: Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to: Getting paid every day! Access up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year Paid maternity & paternity coverage Adoption assistance Various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer matching plans Long & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Please note, benefits and eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply. #CoreHire 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).

Requirements

Completion of a Radiology Technology program
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)
ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

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.