Radiology Tech PRN

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

MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights:

· Department: Diagnostic Radiology

· Schedule:? PRN Variable as needed

· Pay Range starts at: $29/hour

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

· Location: Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

ARRT required

Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital is renowned for its exceptional pediatric care and commitment to providing the highest quality healthcare services to children in need. You will have access to state-of-the-art equipment and work alongside a team of highly skilled professionals who are passionate about providing exceptional care to our young patients. Cardinal Glennon is a world renown children's hospital that offers exceptional pay, medical, dental, vision, short term disability and life insurance as well as tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, and matching retirement funds! We will be located in our brand new state of the art building in 2027. If you would like to be a part of this team, please submit your application 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

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

• 1 years experience preferred but new grads welcome!

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Missouri

• 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)

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

~~~ Radiology

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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