Radiologic Technologist (Days)
Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: November 14, 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:Full-time Days $20,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time with
1+ year's experience as a Rad Tech!!* $15,000 Sign On Bonus for
full-time with Schedule options include: 5-8's, 4-10's, 3-12's,
day, night, PRN and weekend option. - 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! -Call
requirement: 1 weekend every 8-11 weeks* 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
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established departmental policies, safety, environmental, and
infection control standards. - (1, 2, 3, 4,5, 6, 7, 8) 5% - - - - -
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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. - - - - - - - - - - -
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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -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% - - - - -
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- - - - - - - - - - - - -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
Keywords: SSM Health, Springfield , Radiologic Technologist (Days), Other , Saint Louis, Illinois
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