Radiologic Technologist
Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: October 3, 2024
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Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health Saint Louis
University Hospital 1201 GrandWorker Type:RegularJob
Highlights:Department: Diagnostic Radiology - Sign On Bonus:
$20,000 with > 1 years experience, $15,000 with - Schedule:---
Days 5-8's, 4-10's, 3-12's - Pay Range starts at: $23.86/hour -
Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional
shifts--- - Location: St. Louis University Hospital ARRT required.
Relocation assistance is available for those outside of metro St.
Louis. *The Radiology Department at St. Louis University Hospital
takes pride in the excellent team we have and the care we provide.
All equipment is DR and less than 3 years old. You will have
opportunities to work in the Emergency, ICU, Surgery, Fluoroscopy,
and perform Minor specials. We have a Quality Assurance program and
a Continuing Education Resource center just for Imaging. SLU
Hospital is an academic institute as well as a Level 1 Trauma
facility that offers exceptional pay, benefits, tuition
reimbursement, pet insurance, matching retirement funds, and more
If you would like to be a part of this team, please submit your
application today Sign-on Bonus paid IN FULL on 1st paycheck.
Qualified external candidates only Job Summary:Under the direction
of the Radiology Director and Manager produces quality diagnostic
medical radiographs 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 Accountabilities1) Demonstrates the
skills to produce quality radiographs. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
50%CriteriaA) 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.3) Attends
departmental in-services and meetings as instructed by Manager. (1,
2, 3, 5) 5% CriteriaA) 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.4)
Performs other duties as appropriate and needed by supervisors. (1,
2 ,4) 5%CriteriaA) Demonstrates attitude of cooperation and
professionalism when working inall 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.5) Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and
infection control policies. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8) 5% 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.1. Maintains clutter free
environment.2. Keeps conversations and background noise to a
minimum.3. Adheres to dress code.C) Reports risk management
concerns.D) Assumes responsibility for completing all annual
mandatory. 1. Safety/Fire2. Blood Borne Pathogen3. Hazardous
Communication4. TB5. Department Specific6. Age Appropriate Care
(for clinical staff only)7. HIPAA8. Assigned .EDU coursesE) 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.6) Participates in
continuing education. (2, 3) 5%Criteria A) Obtains 24 CE points
every 2 years per ASRT regulation.B) Maintains a good standing
rating with the ASRT.7) Service: Follow the Target 100 Standards.
Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis
University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a
courteous, and respectful manner. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 10% CriteriaA)
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.8) Performance Improvement (PI):
Incorporates Quality Improvement into one's daily work. (1, 2, 3,
4, 5) 5%CriteriaA) 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.9)
Uses Hospital/ Radiology Information system according to policy.
(2, 3, 4, 5) 5%CriteriaA) 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.10) Age
Appropriate Care: Provide age-appropriate care to: School age 6
years to 12 years, Adolescent 12 years to 18 years, Adult, 19 years
to 64 years, Geriatrics, 65+ years. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 5%CriteriaA)
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 Functions1) The performance of
this functions the reason the job exists.2) There are limited
employees among whom the performance of this function can be
distributed.3) This function occupies a great deal of the
employee's time.4) This function is highly specialized. Employees
are hired for the skill/ability to perform this function.5) Failure
to perform this function may have serious consequences.6) The
function was performed by past employees, and is performed by
current employees.7) Exposure to blood borne pathogens that
requires the use of protective equipment.8) Exposure to
tuberculosis that requires the use of protective equipment.9) The
performance of this functions the reason the job exists.Job
SpecificationsMINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of a Radiology Technology
program and registry eligible.MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Two years
Radiology Technology experience preferred.REQUIRED COURSE:
BLSWORKING 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
Benefits
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a
comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Keywords: SSM Health, Belleville , Radiologic Technologist, Other , Saint Louis, Illinois
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