Charge Radiology Technologist (Evenings)

BJC HealthCare; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BJC Total Rewards

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is an affiliate of Barnes-Jewish HealthCare, providing a wide range of imaging services across General, Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, MRI and related modalities.

The Charge Radiology Technologist will prepare patients and equipment, perform radiographic exams, manage shift operations, and escalate IT/equipment tickets while mentoring staff and serving as a clinical liaison to leadership.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate or Trade School Equi
• Experience: 2-5 years
• Licenses & Certifications: IEMA - Illinois only, excl MRIRadiology Technologist - Reg

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.

Skills

Radiology procedures

Patient preparation

On-call imaging

Education

Associate or Trade School Equivalency

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Exceptional talent makes medicine better. At Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, we pride ourselves on forming teams that facilitate the healing process and provide excellent care.

As a Charge Radiology Technologist, you will play a vital role in our award-winning organization that is dedicated to creating a positive impact on patient well-being.

Hours

72 Hours Per Pay Period
9 Hour Shifts, 4 Days Per Week
Tuesday thru Friday
1:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
$$ Evening Shift Differential $$

Overview

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital proudly serves the health care needs of families in St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties. The 102-bed community hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services including the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, the Breast Health and Women’s Center, the Cardiology Center, the Neurosurgery Center and the Outpatient Surgery and Endoscopy Center.

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is an Accredited Chest Pain Center and carries a Level II stroke certification. Additionally, the hospital’s medical office building houses offices for specialists in primary care, cardiology, obstetrics, dermatology, surgery and pulmonology. Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital also offers outpatient services including physical therapy, a sleep lab, and cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation.

At Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, every decision is made in the best interest of patients and families. Imaging Services department provides the following services: General, Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Digital Mammography, CT Scan, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, PET/CT Scan

Preferred Qualifications

Role PurposePerforms 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 MRIRadiology 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
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 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

Benefits Summary

*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.

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