Radiology Technologist

It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City
Worker Type: Regular
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.
* Maintains a 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
* Completion of a Radiology Technology 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: 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)
Work Shift: Variable Shift (United States of America)
Job Type: Employee
Department: Radiology
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 4
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