Temporary Radiology Tech - Day Shift, No Weekends

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options (DailyPay)

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis is seeking a Radiology Technologist to take X-rays for diagnostic purposes, performing plain films and fluoroscopy.

The role supports the imaging department with patient education, safety, and accurate documentation. Responsibilities include preparing patients, positioning for exams, coordinating with physicians, ensuring image quality, and maintaining equipment. A Radiology Technology program is required, with no prior experience necessary for this

Qualifications

• Completion of a Radiology Technology program.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Explains procedures to patient to ensure understanding.
• Transports patients to and from clinical areas and verifies patient identity according to policies and procedures.
• Assists technologists with preparing patient for radiology exam by positioning the patient for the procedure.
• Assists technologists with filing, delivering and retrieving patient reports and charts, matching films to folders, and delivery of reports to patient units/physicians.
• 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.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
• May perform limited CT procedures in emergent situations when CT Technologist is not on site.

Education

Radiology Technology program

Job description

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis is seeking a Radiology Technologist to take X-rays for diagnostic purposes, performing plain films and fluoroscopy.

The role supports the imaging department with patient education, safety, and accurate documentation. Responsibilities include preparing patients, positioning for exams, coordinating with physicians, ensuring image quality, and maintaining equipment. A Radiology Technology program is required, with no prior experience necessary for this