Staff Radiologic Technologist - Bone & Mineral Diseases

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

4d • $27 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

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

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

• No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• 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.
• 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!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• 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