Radiology Tech

Radiology Tech – SSM Health

Location: MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital – St. Louis

Worker Type: Regular

Schedule: Full time, days

Sign-on Bonus: $10,000 paid on first paycheck

Pay Range: Starts at $26.72/hour

Takes x‑rays of designated parts of the human body for diagnostic purposes and provides support to the imaging department. Performs plain films, fluoroscopy, portables, operating room exams, and bone density studies (BD registry required).

• Explains procedures to patients and provides educational material.
• Transports patients to and from clinical areas and verifies patient identity according to policies and procedures.
• Prepares patients for radiology exams by positioning them appropriately.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines to prevent unnecessary exposure.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable regulations.
• Observes patients during procedures, reports abnormal activity, and monitors protocols to recommend updates or refinements.
• Ensures prompt submission of high‑quality images and documentation to PACS, including correct lead markers and patient data.
• Maintains equipment functionality, reports problems or malfunctions, and lock‑out/tag‑out equipment as required.
• Maintains a clean, orderly department, including procedure rooms, storage areas, and dressing rooms.
• May perform limited CT procedures in emergent situations when a CT technologist is not on site.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Completion of a Radiology Technology program within 6 months of hire date.
• No experience required.
• Certifications:
  
  ARRT‑R Radiography, ARRT‑BD Bone Density, Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association.

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for near and distant distances.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech for oral communication and to distinguish body sounds and alarms.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0–25 lbs and occasional lifting of 25–50 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Rare kneeling and sitting.

• Paid parental leave: one week for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE).
• Flexible payment options: instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday (fees may apply).
• Up‑front tuition coverage through Flex Path Funded for eligible team members.

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.