Radiology Tech Weekends Pediatric

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

MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon North County

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

       Department:  Pediatric Urgent Care South and North County                       

·       Sign On Bonus*: up to $15,000             Paid in full on 1st pay check!*  

·       Schedule:​ full time Thu and Fri- 2p-10p (North County) Sat & Sun 11a-10p –rotating weekends between North & South County

·       Pay Range starts at: $26.72/hour        Daily pay available! 

·       Shift Differentials: Fri - Sun +$8.50/hr weekend option, Thu and Fri +$2/hr evening differential. ​

·       Location: South County Urgent Care - 13000 Butler Crest Dr, St. Louis, MO 63128 and North County Urgent Care - 3878 Pershall Road Ferguson, MO 63135

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

Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. *

* Qualified external candidates only  

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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: Illinois 

•     Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 
•     And 
•         Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) 
•         Or 
•         Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) 
•     And