Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Radiology Technologist

SSM Health; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

SSM Health is hiring for an Imaging Radiology Technologist at MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake Saint Louis. This at least part-time 20 hours per week position supports cardiovascular procedures and interventional labs, with sign-on and relocation bonuses for qualified applicants.

Requires completion of a Radiology program and ARRT-R credential; cross training is available to broaden modality experience. Join a team delivering high-quality patient care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Cardiovascular or Radiology Technology program.
• ARRT-R Radiography certification required.
• Cross training in multiple modalities may be available.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for procedures and review medical history.
• Perform imaging procedures including angio and vascular studies.
• Monitor patient during procedures and adhere to safety protocols.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and report malfunctions.
• Assist radiologists and maintain a clean, organized department.

Skills

ARRT-R Radiography

Radiology Procedures

Patient Positioning

Education

Radiology program completion

Job description

It\'s more than a career, it\'s a calling

MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Join a team where your work matters-every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you will be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

• Department: Imaging Cath and Interventional Labs
• Schedule: Part time 20 hours/week
• Sign On Bonus - available for qualified applicants
• Relocation assistance - available for qualified applicants.
• Requirements: Completion of Radiology program and ARRT-R credential Cross training is available.

Job Summary:

Assists with procedures to analyze, diagnose and treat the cardiovascular system and performs specialized imaging procedures such as angio, complex vascular and nonvascular and neuro interventional and therapeutic procedures, along with assisting the Radiologist/PA.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must work at least 30% of FTE in secondary modality to be eligible for a Multiple Modality job.
• Prepares patients for procedures. Reviews medical history, positions patients and cleans/shaves/numbs testing sites as appropriate.
• Interprets, describes and reports test results; recognizes recording errors and artifacts and reacts appropriately.
• Prepares and maintains equipment, supplies and lab area and 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.
• 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.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Completion of a Cardiovascular or 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 LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
  • Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
  • Or
  • Radiologic Technologists - Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
• And
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
  • Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
  • Or
  • Radiologic Technologists - Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
• And
• 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)
• And
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
  • Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
  • Or
  • Radiologic Technologists - Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
• And
• 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)
• And
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
  • Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
  • Or
  • Radiologic Technologists - Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
• And
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• And
• Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

Interventional Radiology

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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