Radiology Technologist I — Mon-Fri, $20k Sign-On

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Competitive pay

401(k) with Employer Match

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Personal Day

Family Medical Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Internal Promotion Opportunities

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is hiring a Radiology Technologist I in Missouri. Eligible for a $20k sign-on bonus. Shift: Monday-Friday 0700-1530. The role focuses on obtaining diagnostic-quality radiographic images while prioritizing patient safety and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will perform high-quality radiographic procedures, maintain equipment, and collaborate with healthcare teams to support efficient patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 0–1 years of clinical experience as a radiologic technologist.

Responsibilities

• Performs high-quality radiographic procedures independently, ensuring reproducible and diagnostic-quality images while adhering to positioning guidelines and departmental standards.
• Practices radiation safety principles in accordance with ALARA guidelines and participates in the Image Gently and Image Wisely programs to minimize exposure.
• Prepares patients for procedures, verifies orders, confirms patient identity using two identifiers, and explains procedures to ensure patient understanding and comfort.
• Demonstrates population-appropriate competencies for all relevant patient demographics.
• Cleans and maintains imaging equipment and modalities in compliance with infection control protocols, ensuring a safe and organized environment for patients and staff.
• Ensures the availability and proper organization of supplies and equipment needed for patient care.
• Inserts IV catheters for contrast injections when performing CT or MRI procedures, following departmental policies.
• Scans and verifies all associated documents into PACS for radiologist interpretation, ensuring proper documentation.
• Communicates effectively with peers, staff, physicians, leaders, and administration to support seamless patient care delivery.
• Identifies and mitigates artifacts in images, ensuring optimal image quality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Radiologic imaging

Patient positioning

Radiation safety

EHR & RIS

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Independent work

Image QA

Infection control

Attention to detail

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is hiring a Radiology Technologist I in Missouri. Eligible for a $20k sign-on bonus. Shift: Monday-Friday 0700-1530. The role focuses on obtaining diagnostic-quality radiographic images while prioritizing patient safety and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will perform high-quality radiographic procedures, maintain equipment, and collaborate with healthcare teams to support efficient patient care in a fast-paced environment.