Radiology Tech II - Nights

SSM Health; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid parental leave

DailyPay

Tuition coverage

Health insurance options

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

SSM Health's DePaul Hospital – St. Louis is seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform radiographic exams, positioning patients, and ensuring safety.

This role supports imaging, including plain films, fluoroscopy, portable exams, and BD bone density registries, with emphasis on image quality and patient care. The position requires completion of a Radiology Technology program, no prior experience, and offers a comprehensive benefits package, sign-on discussions with recruiters, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Explains procedures to patient to ensure understanding.
• Transports patients to and from clinical areas and verifies patient identity.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality images and documents to PACS.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for radiology exam by positioning the patient.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within scope and regulations.
• Maintains a clean, orderly department and reports equipment issues.
• May perform limited CT procedures in emergent situations when CT Technologist is not on site.

Skills

Patient communication

Radiology procedures

Radiation safety

PACS submission

Equipment maintenance

Education

Radiology Technology program

Job description

It‘s more than a career, it‘s a callingMO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

• Sign-on Bonus: Please speak with your recruiter about sign on bonus eligibility!

Benefits:

• Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to
• Getting paid every day!
• Access up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year
• Paid maternity & paternity coverage
• Adoption assistance
• Various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer matching plans
• Long & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• *Please note, benefits and eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply.

Job Summary:

Takes x-rays of designated parts of the human body for diagnostic purposes and provides support for the imaging department. This position performs plain films, fluoro, portables, and OR exams and/or plain films and Bone Density (BD registry required).

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Explains procedures to patient to ensure understanding.
• Provides appropriate educational material.
• Transports patients to and from clinical areas and verifies patient identity according to policies and procedures.
• Prepares patient for radiology exam by positioning the patient for the procedure.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines. Prevents patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation.
• 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.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Maintains a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and any other areas in department.
• May perform limited CT procedures in emergent situations when CT Technologist is not on site.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

Completion of a 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:

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
• Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

State of Work Location: Missouri and Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Work Shift:

Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4202000128 Radiology

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:

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.