Radiology Tech

More than just a job, it's a vocation

Location: Urgent Care in Maryland Heights

Worker Type: Regular

Job Highlights:

36 hours per week

Position Overview:

This role involves taking x-rays of specific areas of the human body for diagnostic purposes and providing assistance within the imaging department. The focus of this position is solely on plain films and fluoroscopy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate procedures to patients to ensure they understand, providing relevant educational materials.
• Transport patients between clinical areas and confirm their identity in accordance with established protocols. Aid technologists in preparing patients for radiological examinations by positioning them appropriately.
• Assist technologists with organizing, delivering, and retrieving patient reports and charts, ensuring films are matched with the correct folders, and delivering reports to patient units or physicians.
• Adhere to radiation safety protocols to prevent unnecessary exposure to patients.
• Prepare and administer contrast media and medications within the scope of practice and in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Monitor patients during procedures and report any unusual activity. Suggest updates or improvements to protocols as necessary.
• Ensure timely submission of high-quality images and documents to PACS, including correct lead markers and patient data/history.
• Verify that equipment is functioning properly and report any issues or malfunctions to the appropriate personnel. Lock or tag out equipment when necessary.
• Help maintain a clean and organized department, including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, and film storage areas.
• In emergency situations, may perform limited CT procedures when a CT Technologist is unavailable.
• Maintain a constant state of alertness and safety.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements:

• Completion of a Radiology Technology program.

Experience:

• No prior experience is necessary.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to stand and walk.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for both near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances.
• Regularly required to use hearing and speech for effective communication.
• Frequent auditory skills needed to detect body sounds and alarms from equipment.
• Regularly lift, carry, and push/pull objects weighing between 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting and moving of patients.
• Regularly engage in reaching, gripping, and data entry on a keyboard.
• Occasionally lift, carry, and push/pull objects weighing between 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional visual tasks to identify and differentiate colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and repetitive movements of the legs and arms.
• Rarely required to kneel or sit.

Required Certifications:

For Illinois:

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

For Missouri and Oklahoma:

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

For Wisconsin:

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
• And ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States)

Job Type: Employee

Department: Urgent Care-Dorsett

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Benefits:

Our organization values its outstanding employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package tailored to their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly team members to access their earned, unpaid base pay instantly (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: We offer upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.