Charge Radiology Technologist

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in St. Louis is seeking a Radiology Technologist. This role offers the chance to work with a skilled team, performing diagnostic imaging procedures, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Opportunities for growth and professional development are provided from day one.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Generous Benefits Package with PTO

401K plan

Pension Plan or 403(b)

Comprehensive health insurance

Qualifications

• Performs diagnostic imaging procedures for adults and/or pediatric patients.
• Assists in prioritizing and problem-solving patient care or imaging issues.
• Mentors and assists in training of students and new employees.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients and equipment for procedures with professionalism.
• Performs radiographic imaging examinations independently.
• Manages daily workflow and serves as a clinical resource.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Mentorship

Education

Associate or Trade School Equivalent

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you looking for a career as a Radiology Technologist ? Look no further than BJC! At Christian Hospital we offer great leadership opportunities and multiple ways to advance within your career.

Position Details :

• Monday thru Friday 2pm-10pm
• No Weekends, Call, or Holidays
• General Radiology (X-Ray Tech) and OR

Why Join Us?

• Increased Compensation Packages

• • Generous Benefits Package with PTO and Tuition Assistance beginning on day 1
  • Several Retirement Options including a 401K plan and either a Pension Plan or a 403 (b)
  • Work with a highly skilled, compassionate, and caring team
  • Growth Opportunities to Learn New Skills and Advance

Overview

Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!

The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.

Northwest HealthCare , six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.

The Radiology Department at NWHC, provides out-patient and emergency services. Radiology is equipped with DR & PAC's technology. Our patients range from infant to late adulthood. Digital mammography performs screening, diagnostic & diagnostic follow up services. Diagnostic Radiology offers same day service.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Performs diagnostic imaging procedures in general radiology on adults and/or pediatric patients for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment, and quality control. Assists staff technologist in prioritizing and problem-solving patient care or imaging issues, and serves as a resource person. Delegates tasks to ensure proper daily operations. Assumes responsibilities of supervisor in their absence. Assists in the development and training of students and/or new employees. Provides continuing mentorship to the team.

Responsibilities

Prepares patient and equipment for procedures. Informs patient on instructions and what the procedure entails with a high level of customer service and professionalism.

Performs radiographic imaging examinations independently, in on-call situations (if applicable), portable exams, and other tasks assigned by the department.

Manages shift operations to include daily workflow, assignments, lunch schedules, and adjusts priorities and assignments to best meet department needs. Enters/escalates IT and equipment tickets.

Serves as the clinical resource and expert for the technologists. Their responsibilities include but are not limited to: problem solving, assisting with difficult exams, and mentoring.

Serves as the clinical liaison between the team and leadership team. Ensures that proper information is communicated from the team and escalated to the supervisor appropriately.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Associate or Trade School Equi

Experience

2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

IEMA - Illinois only, excl MRI

Radiology Technologist - Reg

Preferred Requirements

Experience

5-10 years

Licenses & Certifications

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer