Radiology Tech Evenings

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 years' experience ($15,000 with less than 1 year) Paid in full on 1st pay check!
• Schedule : ? full time evenings 12 : 30 p - 11 : 00 p
• Pay Range starts at : $26.72 / hour PLUS Evening Diff $2.50 / hr

Daily pay available!

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

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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

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.

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.

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.

Criteria

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

B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients / families / employees in accordance with hospital standards.

Maintains clutter free environment.

Keeps conversations and background noise to a minimum.

Adheres to dress code.

C) Reports risk management concerns.

D) Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory.

Safety / Fire

Blood Borne Pathogen

Hazardous Communication

TB

Department Specific

Age Appropriate Care (for clinical staff only)

HIPAA

Assigned .EDU courses

E) All patients are to be properly identified by checking the patient armband. In areas that do not utilize armbands, 2 unique identifiers should be used to verify identification of the patient. Example : ask name, date of birth, or SS number.

F) Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Criteria

A) Obtains 24 CE points every 2 years per ASRT regulation.

B) Maintains a good standing rating with the ASRT.

Criteria

A) Demonstrates respect and compassion to our internal and external customers, co-workers, and all others while delivering excellent care and courteous service.

B) Follows the hospital confidentiality policy at all times.

C) Recognize the diverse needs of others in regard to culture, religion, disability, etc.

G) Demonstrates willingness to work with others to achieve work-related goals while performing daily duties and promote teamwork.

H) Works with other departments to provide service to our customers.

I) Follows HIPAA guidelines regarding patient health information.

J) Answers questions in a knowledgeable manner or directs questions to someone who is able to provide answers.

Criteria

A) Reviews departmental QI, QA, & QC monthly during the departmental monthly meetings and by reviewing the posted information.

B) Provides data / input to the Radiology management staff pertaining to the current departmental QI Teams projects.

Criteria

A) Enters information into the Radiology module correctly and in a timely manner.

B) Provides training and direction to co-workers as necessary.

C) Moves all completed exams to taken status within 30 minutes of completion of exam to help ensure the 24 hours report turnaround time is met.

D) Enter / edit exams as needed.

E) Print consent forms for procedures from Meditech as needed.

F) Check the internal MOX email system for messages. Send messages that are professional and appropriate only.

Criteria

A) Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth and development necessary to provide services to the age of the patients served by the department.

B) Demonstrate the ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs.

C) Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific response to questions.

DISCLAIMER : Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Rationale for Essential Functions

The performance of this functions the reason the job exists.

There are limited employees among whom the performance of this function can be distributed.

This function occupies a great deal of the employee's time.

This function is highly specialized. Employees are hired for the skill / ability to perform this function.

Failure to perform this function may have serious consequences.

The function was performed by past employees, and is performed by current employees.

Exposure to blood borne pathogens that requires the use of protective equipment.

Exposure to tuberculosis that requires the use of protective equipment.

The performance of this functions the reason the job exists.

Job Specifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION : Graduate of a Radiology Technology program and registry eligible.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : Two years Radiology Technology experience preferred.

REQUIRED COURSE : BLS

WORKING CONDITIONS : Exposure to blood and body fluid. Exposure to blood borne pathogens and other biological hazards. Subject to varying or unpredictable situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Ability to stand for and walk for long periods of time.

Ability to lift, push, and pull 100 plus pounds. Ability to move or transfer patients. Ability to deal with strenuous and physical activity daily in lifting, pulling, pushing, patients, radiographic equipment cassettes and / or supplies.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location : Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

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

And

ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Employee___________________________________________ Date____________

Supervisor__________________________________________ Date_____________

Department Head____________________________________ Date_____________

Administration_______________________________________ Date_____________

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of Saint Louis University Hospital.

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Department : 4202000037 Radiology

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

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 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.

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