Rad Tech / Sonographer

It's more than a career, it's a calling

OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

SSM Health is looking for Imaging Professionals to join our team!

Sign on bonus' available for full time / part time positions.

We have full time, part time and prn positions available at our Oklahoma City, Midwest & Shawnee locations.

_* Radiology_

_* Sonography_

Our mission and values put the patient first and helps you to feel valued while respecting teamwork and collaboration. At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate people like you.

Daily Pay : Get paid daily doing the work you love in a way that fits your life. At SSM Health St Anthony, we believe you deserve the flexibility to work a schedule that fits your life and to get paid when you need it.

**Sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you.

Job Summary:

Takes x-rays of designated parts of the human body for diagnostic purposes and provides support for the imaging department.

Performs diagnostic procedures on patients using ultrasound waves to examine tissue and body structure, providing quality images for interpretation.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.

• Implements radiation protection and safety standards.

• Prepares, performs and assists the physician in special and advanced procedures.

• Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.

• Helps position patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.

• Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.

• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).

• 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

• Associate's degree or completion of a sonography certification 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.

Licenses / Certifications:

ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA), FUTURE - ARRT-R Radiography within 6 months - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA), FUTURE - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) Specialty within 12 months - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), FUTURE - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Specialty within 12 months - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), FUTURE - Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) within 12 months - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), Radiologic Technologists - Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Abdomen (AB) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Sonographers

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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