It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand
Worker Type:
PRN
Radiology
· Schedule: PRN as needed
· Pay Range starts at: $26.01/hour Daily pay available!
· Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
· Location: MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand
Completion of Radiology program and ARRT-R within 6 months of hire date
Under the direction of the Radiology Director and Manager produces quality diagnostic medical radiographs, including OR, Flouro, Dexa, or EOS, to ensure proper diagnosis and quality patient care.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of time)
Essential Functions: The Following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:
1) Demonstrates the skills to produce quality radiographs. (A) Produces quality images by using appropriate exposure technique to ensure proper penetration of the area being radio graphed.
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.).
Observes established departmental policies, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. (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.
3) Attends departmental in-services and meetings as instructed by Manager. (4) Performs other duties as appropriate and needed by supervisors. (all areas of the hospital.
5) Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and infection control policies. (B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards.
C) Reports risk management concerns.
Safety/Fire
Age Appropriate Care (for clinical staff only)
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. (A) 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.
H) Works with other departments to provide service to our customers.
I) Follows HIPAA guidelines regarding patient health information.
8) Performance Improvement (PI): Incorporates Quality Improvement into one’s daily work. (A) 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. (A) 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.
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. (A) 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.
1) 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.
Employees are hired for the skill/ability to perform this function.
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.
Graduate of a Radiology Technology program and registry eligible.
Two years Radiology Technology experience preferred.
Ability to deal with strenuous and physical activity daily in lifting, pulling, pushing, patients, radiographic equipment cassettes and/or supplies.
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
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An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of Saint Louis University Hospital.
Work Shift:
Variable Shift (United States of America)
Employee
4202000037 Radiology
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members 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.
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.
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