**It's more than a career, it's a calling** MO-SSM Health 3440 DePaul Drive **Worker Type:** Regular **Job Highlights:** **· Department: Imaging and Diagnostics** **· Sign On Bonus: $15,000 paid in full on 1st pay check!*** **· Schedule:​ Nights** **· Pay Range starts at: $26.01/hour Daily pay available!** **· Shift Differentials: Night $3.75/hour ​** **· Location:MO-SSM Health 3440 DePaul Drive, St. Louis, MO** **Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. *** * Qualified external candidates only + **Must have ARRT-R credential within 6 months of hire date** **Fulfill your calling and be a part of the SSM Team. Apply Today!** **Job Summary:** Takes x-rays of designated parts of the human body for diagnostic purposes and provides support for the imaging department. This position performs plain films, fluoro, portables, and OR exams and/or plain films and Bone Density **Job Responsibilities and Requirements:** PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES + Explains procedures to patient to ensure understanding. Provides appropriate educational material. + Transports patients to and from clinical areas and verifies patient identity according to policies and procedures. Prepares patient for radiology exam by positioning the patient for the procedure. + Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines. Prevents patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation. + Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations. + Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted. + Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history). + Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate. + Maintains a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and any other areas in department. + Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. + Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION + Associate's degree or completion of a radiology certification program EXPERIENCE + No experience required REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS + Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) + And + ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 6 months of hire **Work Shift:** Night Shift (United States of America) **Job Type:** Employee **Department:** 4202000128 Radiology **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._ Click here to learn more. (https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?\_ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643)