Radiology Tech

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

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

·       Department:   Imaging                      

·       Sign On Bonus: $20,000 WITH >1 YEAR’S EXPERIENCE, $15,000 WITH < 1 YEAR!                Paid in full on 1st pay check!*  

·       Schedule:​ full time days

·       Pay Range starts at: $26.01/hour        Daily pay available! 

​·       Location:MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

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  

Fulfill your calling and be a part of the SSM Team.  Apply Today!

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Radiology Director and Manager produces quality diagnostic medical radiographs, including OR, Flouro, Dexa, or EOS, to ensure proper diagnosis and quality patient care.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of time)

Essential Functions: The Following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:

Position Accountabilities

1) Demonstrates the skills to produce quality radiographs. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)  50%

Criteria

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

B) Demonstrates the proper use of metal markers and or placement of markers electronically.

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

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

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

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

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

H) Responds to changes in the workload using time to departmental advantage.

                                                                                                                                                     

2.) Observes established departmental policies, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.  (1, 2, 3, 4,5, 6, 7, 8) 5%                                                               

Criteria    

A) Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition.

B) Adheres to hospital safety and infection control policies.

C) Reports faulty equipment to appropriate persons.

D) Uses protective equipment as needed.

E) Practice Radiation Safety for patients, self, and co-workers.

F) Wear radiation dosimetry badge daily.

3) Attends departmental in-services and meetings as instructed by Manager. (1, 2, 3, 5) 5%        

Criteria

A) Attends appropriate orientations.

B) Attends required in-services.

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

D) Reviews education poster boards located in the department.

4) Performs other duties as appropriate and needed by supervisors.  (1, 2 ,4) 5%

Criteria

A) Demonstrates attitude of cooperation and professionalism when working in

all areas of the hospital.

B) Displays initiative and enthusiasm for non-routine or extra duties.

C) Seeks out duties that need to be done without being told to.

5) Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and infection control policies.   (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8) 5%       

Criteria                

A) Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.                                                                                                    

B) M