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
Keywords: SSM Health, Oklahoma City , Radiology Technologist RAD Tech $5,000 Sign on Bonus, Healthcare , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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