Imaging Associate

SSM Health; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible payment options

Tuition coverage

Job summary

SSM Health St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, MO is seeking an Imaging Support Technician to assist radiology technologists and provide essential patient care in the imaging department.

You may transport, prepare and position patients for imaging, perform pre-screening and basic education, monitor data and transfer images to PACS, and help maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, or 10 years of work experience.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• May transport, prepare and position patients to accurately produce images of the body.
• May perform patient pre-screening, IV start, point of care, scheduling and education related to the examination.
• May enter and monitor patient data and transfer images.
• May ensure submission of high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly department including procedure rooms and storage areas.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient transport

Patient positioning

Image data management

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

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

MO-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton

Worker Type

Regular

Job Summary

Assists technologists and provides support for the imaging department.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• May transport, prepare and position patients to accurately produce images of the body.
• May perform patient pre-screening, IV start, point of care, scheduling and education related to the examination.
• May enter and monitor patient data and transfer images.
• May ensure submission of high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning within scope of practice. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing room, and any other areas in the department.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

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)

State of Work Location

Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Work Shift

Evening Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

4201000113 MRI

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay(fees may apply)before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage :we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.