Radiology Technologist

SSM Health; Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 49,593 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options (DailyPay)

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health in Illinois is seeking a PRN Radiologic Technologist to support the imaging department with X-ray, fluoroscopy, portables and OR exams. You will ensure safety, accuracy, and high-quality image submission to PACS while maintaining a clean, efficient workstation.

Requires completion of a Radiology Technology program, ARDMS/CCI registry within 12 months, and state-specific licensure. BLS is also required, with flexible shifts and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Radiology Technology program is required.
• Sonography program and ARDMS or CCI registry in Abdomen, OB/GYN, or Vascular within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures to patients and provide educational materials.
• Transport and position patients for radiology exams; ensure patient identity and safety.
• Follow radiation safety procedures and minimize patient exposure.
• Prepare/ administer contrast media within scope of practice and regulations.
• Monitor patient during procedures and ensure high-quality images are submitted to PACS.
• Maintain clean, organized department and equipment; report malfunctions.
• May perform limited CT in emergent situations.

Education

Radiology Technology program

Sonography program

Job description

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

Worker Type

PRN

Job Highlights

• Schedule: PRN as needed
• Pay Range starts at: $35.81/hour Daily pay available!
• Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, & additional shifts
• Requirements: Completion of Sonography program as well as ARDMS or CCI registry in Abdomen, OB/GYN, or Vascular within 12 months of hire date.

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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

Primary Responsibilities

• 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)
• 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)
• Or
• ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• And
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Or
• 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)
• And
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Or
• ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• AND
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Or
• 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)
• And
• Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
• And
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Or
• ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• And
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Work Shift

PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

4202000023 Radiology

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

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.

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