Radiology Tech PRN Pediatric
About The Position
It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Worker Type: PRN Job Highlights: · Department: Radiology · Schedule: PRN as needed · Pay Range starts at: $29/hour Daily pay available! · Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts · Location: MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital St. Louis, MO Requirements: Completion of Radiology program and ARRT-R within 6 months of hire date Pediatric experience a plus! Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. Qualified external candidates only 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 performs plain films, fluoro, portables, and OR exams and/or plain films and Bone Density (BD registry required).
Requirements
- Completion of Radiology Technology program
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- State of Work Location: Illinois
- Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
- Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
- State of Work Location: Missouri and Oklahoma
- State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric experience a plus!
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.
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
