What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interventional Radiology Technologist position at SSM Health?
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Job Highlights:
Join a team where your work matters-every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you will be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.
- Department: Imaging Interventional Radiology
- Schedule: full time
- Sign On Bonus - available for qualified applicants
- Relocation assistance - available for qualified applicants.
- Requirements: Completion of Radiology program and ARRT-R credential. Cross training is available.
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Job Summary:
Performs specialized imaging procedures such as angio, complex vascular and nonvascular and neuro interventional and therapeutic procedures, along with assisting the Radiologist/PA. The only registration requirement for this position is Radiography.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
- 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.
- Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
- Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Completion of a Radiology Technology program
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.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor - American Heart Association (AHA)
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- ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
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- Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
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- Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
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