Student Radiology Technologist

It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
Worker Type:
PRN
Job Highlights:
At SSM Health, we are committed to providing exceptional care through our team of dedicated professionals, and we believe that nurturing the next generation of healthcare experts is crucial to continuing this tradition of excellence. As such, we are seeking a passionate and driven individual to join our radiology department in a student capacity.
This role is designed to offer hands-on experience in a dynamic hospital setting, where you will have the chance to work alongside experienced radiologic technologists and other healthcare professionals. You will gain valuable insights into the day-to-day operations of a busy radiology department, as well as the opportunity to develop your technical skills and knowledge in diagnostic imaging.
We are looking for someone who is currently enrolled in their second year at an accredited radiologic technology program and who demonstrates a strong academic record, a keen interest in the field, and a commitment to patient care. If you believe you fit this description and are eager to take the first step in your professional journey within a supportive and educational environment, we would be delighted to consider your application.
Job Summary:
Provides X-Ray services to patients within the student scope of practice.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and positions patients and selects exposure factors under direct supervision.
• Follows radiation protection and safety standards.
• Prepares for and assists the supervising technologists and physicians in a variety of imaging procedures.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• 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

• Enrolled in an accredited radiology school

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:
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA), FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Work Shift:
Variable Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
4202000128 Radiology
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
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