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

WI-St. Agnes Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Join the SSM Health Team and Fulfill Your Calling!

Our Culture

At SSM Health, we bring together and cultivate exceptional people. When our employees thrive, so does our healing Mission.

SSM Health is committed to creating a partnership with employees. We ask our employees to actively engage and participate in decisions that impact on their work. We celebrate together and recognize those people who help us deliver an exceptional experience.

Our Opportunities

SSM Health offers competitive compensation. In addition, relevant work experience will be factored into your offer. Comprehensive Benefits Package

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeIncome based medical insurance premium discountsHSA/FSA optionsShort and Long-Term DisabilityGenerous PTO403b/401k retirement plansDaily Pay: Access your pay when you need it!

Qualified candidates are eligible for $5,000 sign on bonus!

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

Associate's degree or completion of a radiology certification 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         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) 

     
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) 

 
State of Work Location: Wisconsin 

    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)     And     Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services     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) 

Licenses / Certifications:

ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA), FUTURE - ARRT-R Radiography within 6 months - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA), Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4215000038 RADIOLOGY

Scheduled Weekly Hours:20

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.