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　　MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

　　Worker Type:

　　Regular

　　Job Highlights:

　　At SSM Health, we are committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to our patients, and the Imaging Associate role plays a crucial part in delivering high-quality care. As a full time Imaging Associate, you will be responsible for assisting radiologists and other medical professionals in performing diagnostic imaging procedures, maintaining equipment, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

　　We are looking for candidates who have strong communication and interpersonal skills, as you will be interacting with patients and healthcare professionals on a daily basis. We are also pleased to extend a $1,000 sign-on bonus** to the individual who joins our team in this essential capacity.

　　DePaul Hospital is known for its state-of-the-art facilities and commitment to patient care. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients.

　　**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:

　　Assists technologists and provides support for the imaging department.

　　Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

　　PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

　　May transport, prepare and position patients to accurately produce images of the body.

　　May perform patient pre-screening, IV start, point of care, scheduling and education related to the examination.

　　May enter and monitor patient data and transfer images.

　　May ensure submission of high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).

　　Ensures equipment is properly functioning within scope of practice. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.

　　Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing room, and any other areas in the department.

　　Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

　　Performs other duties as assigned.

　　EDUCATION

　　High school diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE

　　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.

　　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:

　　Day Shift (United States of America)

　　Job Type:

　　Employee

　　Department:

　　4201000128 MRI

　　Scheduled Weekly Hours:

　　40

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