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SSM Health · 1 month ago

Radiology Tech

Wentzville, MO

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

SSM Health is a healthcare organization dedicated to providing quality medical services. They are seeking a Radiology Tech who will take x-rays for diagnostic purposes, assist in patient transport, and ensure compliance with safety procedures in the imaging department.

Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

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. 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

Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Radiology TechnologyBasic Life Support (BLS)ARRT-R RadiographyPatient PositioningCommunication Skills

Required

Completion of a Radiology Technology program

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

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) for Illinois

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) and ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for Missouri, Oklahoma

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) for Wisconsin

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

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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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