Radiology Tech
Job Description
More than just a job, it's a vocation
Location: Urgent Care in Maryland Heights
Worker Type: Regular
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 will be on performing plain films and fluoroscopy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Communicate procedures to patients to ensure they understand, providing relevant educational materials.
- Transport patients between clinical areas while confirming their identity in accordance with established policies.
- Assist technologists in preparing patients for radiology exams by positioning them appropriately.
- Help with the organization of patient reports and charts, ensuring films are matched with the correct folders and delivered to the appropriate units or physicians.
- Adhere to radiation safety protocols to minimize unnecessary exposure for patients.
- Prepare and administer contrast media and medications as permitted by state and federal regulations.
- Monitor patients during procedures and report any unusual activity, suggesting updates to protocols as necessary.
- Ensure timely submission of high-quality images and documentation to the PACS system, including correct lead markers and patient data/history.
- Maintain equipment functionality and report any issues or malfunctions to the relevant personnel, locking/tagging out equipment when necessary.
- Contribute to keeping the department clean and organized, including procedure rooms, storage areas, and dressing rooms.
- In emergency situations, perform limited CT procedures if the CT Technologist is unavailable.
- Maintain a state of alertness and safety at all times.
- Carry out additional duties as assigned.
Educational Requirements:
- Completion of a Radiology Technology program.
Experience:
- No prior experience is necessary.
Physical Demands:
- Regularly standing and walking.
- Frequent use of vision for both near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances.
- Regularly using hearing and speech for effective communication.
- Ability to hear body sounds and alarms from equipment.
- Frequent lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
- Regularly lifting and moving patients.
- Frequent reaching, gripping, and data entry on a keyboard.
- Occasional lifting of objects weighing between 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional color vision for identification purposes.
- Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and repetitive movements of the legs and arms.
- Rarely kneeling or sitting.
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)
- ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
For Missouri and Oklahoma:
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
For Wisconsin:
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Licensed Radiographer - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Work Schedule:
Day Shift
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
Urgent Care-Dorsett
Weekly Hours:
36
Employee Benefits:
Our organization values its outstanding employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet 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 employees instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: We provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
We are an equal opportunity employer and 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.
