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SSM Health · 1 month ago

Radiology Tech Ortho Clinic

Greater St. Louis

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$26.01/hr - $26.01/hr

2+ years exp

SSM Health is a healthcare provider dedicated to delivering quality patient care. They are seeking a Radiology Tech to produce quality diagnostic medical radiographs under the direction of the Radiology Director and Manager, ensuring proper diagnosis and quality patient care.

Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the skills to produce quality radiographs

Produces quality images by using appropriate exposure technique to ensure proper penetration of the area being radio graphed

Demonstrates the proper use of metal markers and or placement of markers electronically

Document an appropriate patient history containing pertinent patient information regarding their condition and including patient limitations

Physician orders are to be written and verified prior to the start of the exam

Perform OR/Surgery cases using C-arms and portable machines efficiently

Supervise and teach Radiology students exams and procedures as part of their clinical rotation, providing feedback to the Clinical Educator on their performance

Communicates technical information in a manner appropriate for the intended person (patient, co-worker etc.)

Responds to changes in the workload using time to departmental advantage

Observes established departmental policies, safety, environmental, and infection control standards

Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition

Adheres to hospital safety and infection control policies

Reports faulty equipment to appropriate persons

Uses protective equipment as needed

Practice Radiation Safety for patients, self, and co-workers

Wear radiation dosimetry badge daily

Attends departmental in-services and meetings as instructed by Manager

Attends appropriate orientations

Attends required in-services

Attends departmental meetings or reads the meeting minutes that is send through the MOX system in Meditech

Reviews education poster boards located in the department

Performs other duties as appropriate and needed by supervisors

Demonstrates attitude of cooperation and professionalism when working in all areas of the hospital

Displays initiative and enthusiasm for non-routine or extra duties

Seeks out duties that need to be done without being told to

Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines

Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards

Maintains clutter free environment

Keeps conversations and background noise to a minimum

Adheres to dress code

Reports risk management concerns

Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory

Participates in continuing education

Obtains 24 CE points every 2 years per ASRT regulation

Maintains a good standing rating with the ASRT

Demonstrates respect and compassion to our internal and external customers, co-workers, and all others while delivering excellent care and courteous service

Follows the hospital confidentiality policy at all times

Recognize the diverse needs of others in regard to culture, religion, disability, etc

Demonstrates willingness to work with others to achieve work-related goals while performing daily duties and promote teamwork

Works with other departments to provide service to our customers

Follows HIPAA guidelines regarding patient health information

Answers questions in a knowledgeable manner or directs questions to someone who is able to provide answers

Reviews departmental QI, QA, & QC monthly during the departmental monthly meetings and by reviewing the posted information

Provides data/ input to the Radiology management staff pertaining to the current departmental QI Teams projects

Uses Hospital/ Radiology Information system according to policy

Enters information into the Radiology module correctly and in a timely manner

Provides training and direction to co-workers as necessary

Moves all completed exams to taken status within 30 minutes of completion of exam to help ensure the 24 hours report turnaround time is met

Enter/ edit exams as needed

Print consent forms for procedures from Meditech as needed

Check the internal MOX email system for messages. Send messages that are professional and appropriate only

Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth and development necessary to provide services to the age of the patients served by the department

Demonstrate the ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs

Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific response to questions

Qualification

Radiology TechnologyARRT-R RadiographyBasic Life SupportQuality ImprovementCommunication Skills

Required

Completion of Radiology program and ARRT-R within 6 months of hire date

Graduate of a Radiology Technology program and registry eligible

Two years Radiology Technology experience preferred

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Ability to stand for and walk for long periods of time

Ability to lift, push, and pull 100 plus pounds

Ability to move or transfer patients

Ability to deal with strenuous and physical activity daily in lifting, pulling, pushing, patients, radiographic equipment cassettes and/or supplies

Preferred

Two years Radiology Technology experience preferred

Benefits

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.

Company

SSM Health

Glassdoor3.4

SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system.

Founded in 1872

St Louis, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.ssmhealth.com/

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