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$7,500 Sign on Available
Looking for an opportunity where patients come first and you are valued as a team member? This position is full time supervising our pre-authorization staff, managing all operators for incoming calls and the hospitalist program. As a supervisor, you will be a vital member of the care team for our patients. At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate people like you.
Job Summary:
Performs a variety of imaging exams used in the diagnostic treatment of illness and injuries.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Must work on average 30% of routine scheduled time in secondary modality or work the majority of scheduled time in the more advanced modality.
- Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
- Implements radiation protection and safety standards.
- Prepares, performs and assists the physician in special and advanced procedures.
- Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Helps position patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
- Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
- Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
- Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area 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
EXPERIENCE
- 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:
ARRT-CT Computed Tomography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), ARRT-MR Magnetic Resonance Imaging - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), ARRT-T Radiation Therapy - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA), Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), Computed Tomography (CT) Credential - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), FUTURE - ARRT-CT Computed Tomography within 12 months - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA), FUTURE - Computed Tomography (CT) Credential within 12 months - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), FUTURE - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARRT-MR) -within 12 months - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) Certification and Registration - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
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