Radiology Technologist PRN

SSM Health; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. As a Radiologic Technologist, you'll play a vital role in performing diagnostic imaging procedures while ensuring patient comfort and safety. This position offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values your contributions. With competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, this is an ideal opportunity for those looking to make a difference in healthcare. If you're passionate about patient care and ready to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Qualifications

• ARRT-R certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Explains procedures to patients and ensures understanding.
• Prepares patients for radiology exams and positions them appropriately.
• Maintains a clean and orderly department.

Skills

Patient Communication

Radiation Safety Procedures

Medical Imaging

Patient Care

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiology

Radiology Certification Program

Tools

Radiographic Equipment

PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)

Job description

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

MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights:

· Department: Imaging and Diagnostics

· Schedule: PRN as needed

· Pay Range starts at:$29/hour Daily pay available!

· Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts

· Location:MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital St. Louis, MO

• credentials: ARRT-R within 6 months of hire date

Fulfill your calling and be a part of the SSM Team. Apply Today!

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.
• Maintainsa 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

• Associate's degree or completion of a radiology certification 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:

4202000010 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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