Radiology Technologist RAD Tech $5,000 Sign on Bonus

Company: SSM Health
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

As a Radiology Technologist, you ve chosen a career where patients matter a lot. Our Mission and Values at SSM Health put the patient first and place you in a position to improve each day. We are pleased to offer Sign-On Bonuses for qualified candidates*! Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for a Full-Time position with a Two (2) year commitment ... Qualified candidate terms will be discussed during recruiting. We also offer competitive benefits packages, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, retirement, tuition reimbursement and more. There are stackable shift differentials available as well for Rad Techs working certain shifts (applicable to evenings, nights, weekends). Note we are currently seeking to fill a day shift role and a night shift role.You can expect a work environment where:

• Radiology Technologists feel valued, respected and free to express themselves;
• Each employee finds meaning in work, leveraging skills and talents toward a greater purpose;
• Teamwork and collaboration is encouraged, while management is supportive. If you re a patient advocate first If you listen and respond with great care If the needs, wants, and goals of each patient matter to you Then we d love to learn more! Please fill out your application today. Join a network of Radiology Technologists just as kind and powerful as you. Takes x-rays of designated parts of the human body for diagnostic purposes and provides support for the imaging department. This position only performs plain films and fluoro.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. Assists technologists with preparing patient for radiology exam by positioning the patient for the procedure.
  • Assists technologists with filing, delivering and retrieving patient reports and charts, matching films to folders, and delivery of reports to patient units/physicians.
  • 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.
  • Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
  • May perform limited CT procedures in emergent situations when CT Technologist is not on site.
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION
    • Associate's degreeEXPERIENCE
      • No experience requiredPHYSICAL 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. Associated topics: cardiac, cath, cath laboratory, catheterization, computerized, ct scan, diagnostic, mri, radiographer, radiologic

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