Staff Radiologic Technologist - Bone and Mineral Diseases

Washington University in St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

20d • $27 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

Position performs diagnostic radiographic examinations, applying principles of radiation protection and principles of effective patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• Radiography (R) Certification and Registration - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Graduate of Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (AMA) or accredited radiography program.
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Nice To Haves

• Communication
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Radiology Equipment

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic examinations per scanning protocols, correlating patient history with examination and presents study to physician for examination while adhering to patient schedules.
• Assists physicians with procedures, obtains necessary supplies and equipment and monitors patient needs while assisting physician with patient support.
• Enhances own professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and conferences.
• Maintains documentation as requires, including patient files, performs data entry and completes paperwork needed for procedures/processes.
• Develops film through automatic processing, monitoring darkroom supplies.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Assists with maintaining supplies.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees