Radiology Tech PRN Pediatric

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

MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children‘s Hospital

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights:

· Department:
Radiology

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Schedule:

​ PRN as needed

· Pay Range starts at: $29/hour Daily pay available!

· Shift Differentials:
Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts​

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Location:

MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children‘s Hospital St. Louis, MO

Requirements:
Completion of Radiology program and ARRT-R within 6 months of hire date Pediatric experience a plus!

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:

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 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 Health Care 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 Health Care 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…