Radiology Technologist

Radiology Technologist

It's more than a career, it's a calling. Join SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison, where we offer opportunities for Radiology Technologists, CT Technologists, Multi-Modality Technologists, Sonographers, and Echo Sonographers.

Job Description

• Takes x-rays of designated parts of the human body for diagnostic purposes and provides support for the imaging department. This position only performs plain films and fluoro.
• Explains procedures to patients to ensure understanding and provides appropriate educational material.
• Transports patients to and from clinical areas and verifies patient identity according to policies and procedures. Assists technologists with preparing patients for radiology exams by positioning them for the procedure.
• Assists technologists with filing, delivering, and retrieving patient reports and charts, matching films to folders, and delivering reports to patient units/physicians.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines to prevent unnecessary radiation exposure.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Observes patients during procedures and reports abnormal activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers, and patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning and reports potential problems or equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel. Locks/tags out equipment if appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly department, including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage areas, and any other areas in the department.
• May perform limited CT procedures in emergent situations when a CT Technologist is not on site.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or completion of a radiology certification program.
• 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 25-50 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.

Licenses / Certifications

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA).
• Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) or Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA).
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: Up to $10,000 for eligible full-time and part-time positions (paid on the first paycheck).
• Getting paid every day with Daily Pay!
• Access up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year.
• Paid maternity & paternity coverage.
• Adoption assistance.
• Various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans.
• Retirement benefits including employer matching plans.
• Long & short-term disability.
• Employee assistance programs (EAP).
• A one-time relocation bonus is available to qualified individuals in the amount of $7,000 (lump sum) for .8 FTE or greater position with a 2-year service commitment.

Work Shift

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

C.T. Scan

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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.