Radiology Technician - st. louis, United States - Stability Direct

Description

Stability Direct is seeking a Radiology Technician for a job in East St. Louis, Illinois.

• Specialty: Radiology Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

Stability Healthcare is pleased to account that we have partnered with Touchette Regional Hospital. They are now offering laboratory outpatient services located at 2001 State Street in East St. Louis, IL. The new facility boasts state-of-the-art equipment ready to deliver accurate and timely results. Whether you need routine laboratory tests or an X-Ray procedure, our dedicated and compassionate professionals are here to assist you.

Job Summary:

Radiology Technologist works under the direction of a Radiologist, performing a variety of routine and complex diagnostic radiology procedures for the purpose of diagnosing abnormalities.

Functions and Duties:

• Positions, explains procedure and sets technical factors for the appropriate examination.
• Performs routine radiographs of skull, chest, pelvis, spine, abdomen and extremities for diagnosis of abnormalities
• Receives and evaluates physician orders with patient history and information.
• Assist radiologist in fluoroscopy and spot film examinations which require administration of contrast material: eg, gastrointestinal series, barium enemas, pyelograms, joint injections and cholangiograms.
• Prepares contrast media and administers to patient.
• Operates fixed and mobile radiographic equipment.
• Coordinates patient information with PACS and EMR to save data and radiation dose.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Graduate of an AMA approved radiology program required.

Experience

• 1 year preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Basic life support certification required.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiology (R) required.
• Illinois Emergency Management Agency certification to perform Radiology required.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge in anatomy and image critic preferred.

Physical Demands:

Sitting

Job requires sitting for extended periods of time.

Walking

Job requires employee to walk considerable distances, to and from work area.

Lifting

Job requires employee to raise or lower up to 25 lbs. from one level to another.

Pulling/Pushing

Job requires exerting force up to 50 lbs. to move an object to or away from employee.

Grasping/Reaching

Job requires the employee to grasp/pick up items and reach for objects.

Sight

Job requires normal vision, with or without correction.

Hearing

Job requires normal hearing, with or without correction.

Speaking

Job requires involves speaking and talking.

Keyboarding

Job requires use of computer

Work Indoors

Yes

Radiation Yes

Bloodbourne pathogens Yes

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Emergency Assistance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k), with Company Match
• Term Life Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Accident Only Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Sick Days
• Floating Birthday
• Bereavement
• Jury Duty
• Tuition Reimbursement

Touchette Regional Hospital now offering Imaging and Laboratory outpatient services inside the SIHF InstaCare located at 2001 State Street in East St. Louis, IL. Our new facility boasts state-of-the-art equipment ready to deliver accurate and timely results. Whether you need routine laboratory tests or an X-Ray procedure, our dedicated and compassionate professionals are here to assist you.

Job Summary:

Radiology Technologist works under the direction of a Radiologist, performing a variety of routine and complex diagnostic radiology procedures for the purpose of diagnosing abnormalities.

Functions and Duties:

• Positions, explains procedure and sets technical factors for the appropriate examination.
• Performs routine radiographs of skull, chest, pelvis, spine, abdomen and extremities for diagnosis of abnormalities
• Receives and evaluates physician orders with patient history and information.
• Assist radiologist in fluoroscopy and spot film examinations which require administration of contrast material: eg, gastrointestinal series, barium enemas, pyelograms, joint injections and cholangiograms.
• Prepares contrast media and administers to patient.
• Operates fixed and mobile radiographic equipment.
• Coordinates patient information with PACS and EMR to save data and radiation dose.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Graduate of an AMA approved radiology program required.

Experience

• 1 year preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Basic life support certification required.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiology (R) required.
• Illinois Emergency Management Agency certification to perform Radiology required.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge in anatomy and image critic preferred.

Physical Demands:

Sitting

Job requires sitting for extended periods of time.

Walking

Job requires employee to walk considerable distances, to and from work area.

Lifting

Job requires employee to raise or lower up to 25 lbs. from one level to another.

Pulling/Pushing

Job requires exerting force up to 50 lbs. to move an object to or away from employee.

Grasping/Reaching

Job requires the employee to grasp/pick up items and reach for objects.

Sight

Job requires normal vision, with or without correction.

Hearing

Job requires normal hearing, with or without correction.

Speaking

Job requires involves speaking and talking.

Keyboarding

Job requires use of computer

Work Indoors

Yes

Radiation Yes

Bloodbourne pathogens Yes

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Emergency Assistance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k), with Company Match
• Term Life Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Accident Only Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Sick Days
• Floating Birthday
• Bereavement
• Jury Duty
• Tuition Reimbursement

Stability Direct Job ID. Posted job title: Radiology Technician

Stability Direct, Stability Healthcare's boutique permanent placement division was formed in 2022 with a mission of becoming a service leader in the industry. In a very short period of time, we have become the staffing partner of choice for award-winning and reputable health systems across the country including Adventist Health, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Jupiter Medical Center, Roper Hospital, and Southeast Georgia Health System. With decades of wide-ranging direct placement experience and an unwavering dedication to white glove service, we have found that by utilizing a truly collaborative and personalized approach that we are able to solve even the most complex staffing challenges that hospitals face today.