SSM Health X-Ray Program

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

MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

*This is a system level program. Employees in all regions are welcome to apply.

Earn your Associate's degree as a X-Ray Tech!

Are you interested in earning an Associate's degree in Radiography? SSM Health is excited to partner with Bay College to offer a fully online Radiography program tailored for working professionals like you.

The program provides flexible class schedules, including summer and evening hours, so you can balance your studies with your other commitments. You'll also have the opportunity to use cutting-edge virtual reality technology to master patient positioning, ensuring you gain practical, hands-on experience.

Upon graduation, you'll be eligible to become a certified Radiology Technologist, which can provide opportunities for career advancement through specialization.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Qualifications​​​​​​​

Qualified employees must have worked for SSM Health for at least 90 days (as of August 25, 2025) and be an FTE of .5 or greater. We seek applicants with a serious interest in pursuing a career in Radiology and a commitment to completing the Associate's degree program. As this is an online program, team members must also have a computer and reliable internet access. Additionally, applicants should be willing to apply for federal financial aid and be prepared to work flexible hours during clinical rotations and once hired into a Rad Tech role.

Take the next step in your career with our innovative and flexible Radiography program and fill out our quick interest form. A member of our Career Coaching team will connect with you regarding next steps.

We look forward to supporting you on your educational journey!

Job Summary:

Provides X-Ray services to patients within the student scope of practice.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and positions patients and selects exposure factors under direct supervision.
• Follows radiation protection and safety standards.
• Prepares for and assists the supervising technologists and physicians in a variety of imaging procedures.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Enrolled in an accredited radiology school

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.
• Occasiona