Rad Tech - Radiology
Saint Louis, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis

Rad Tech

Role Overview

• Travel assignment in Radiology
• 1 opening
• Evening shift: 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, 5x8
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Assignment length: 16 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Radiology Technologist experience within the last year
• Minimum 2 years of Radiology Technologist experience
• ARRT
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience in a hospital setting
• Driver's License
• Successful completion of an accredited Radiography program
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption is required for travelers from November 1 to April 1; declinations are not accepted

Preferred Qualifications

• GE equipment experience

Schedule / Work Expectations

• Every other weekend
• Holidays must be worked if they fall on a scheduled day
• Call as required by the facility, preferably rotating weekend call
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift, and the traveler must be available the entire week for orientation

Float Scope

• May float between OR, GI, minors, and IP/OP areas

Clinical Duties

• Assist radiologist and/or performing physician with interventional and special procedures, including myelography, hysterosalpingography, and arthrography
• Perform GI procedures and general x-ray procedures using portables, fluoro rooms, and general x-ray room equipment
• Perform surgery procedures using C-arms and O-arms
• Provide patient care essential to the exams being performed
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Take OR call when necessary

Unit / Setting

• Radiology
• All ages patient population
• 757 beds
• Equipment: GE
• EMR: EPIC

Additional Notes

• Black scrubs
• No Croc shoes