Radiology Tech PRN
Company: SSM Health
Location: Benton City
Posted on: January 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description More than just a job, it's a
vocation Location: Our organization - Jefferson City, MO Worker
Type: PRN Position Highlights: Department: Radiology Schedule: As
needed (PRN) Compensation: Starting at $24.24/hour with daily pay
options available! Shift Differentials: Available for night,
weekend, and extra shifts Location: Jefferson City, MO
Qualifications: Completion of a Radiology program and ARRT-R
certification within six months of hire. Join our team and fulfill
your calling. Apply today! Position Overview: This role involves
taking x-rays of specific body parts for diagnostic purposes and
supporting the imaging department. The focus will be on performing
plain films and fluoroscopy. Key Responsibilities: Communicate
procedures to patients to ensure they understand, providing
relevant educational materials. Transport patients to and from
clinical areas, confirming their identity in line with established
protocols. Assist technologists in preparing patients for radiology
exams by positioning them appropriately. Support technologists with
filing, delivering, and retrieving patient reports and charts,
ensuring films are matched to folders and reports are delivered to
the appropriate units or physicians. Adhere to radiation safety
protocols to prevent unnecessary exposure to patients. Prepare and
administer contrast media and medications within the accepted scope
of practice and in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Monitor patients during procedures and report any unusual activity.
Suggest updates or improvements to protocols as necessary. Ensure
timely submission of high-quality images and documents to PACS,
including correct lead markers and patient data/history. Verify
that equipment is functioning properly and report any issues or
malfunctions to the appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment
when necessary. Help maintain a clean and organized department,
including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, and film
storage areas. May perform limited CT procedures in emergency
situations when a CT Technologist is unavailable. Maintain a
constant state of alertness and operate safely. Carry out
additional duties as assigned. Education: Completion of a Radiology
Technology program. Experience: No prior experience required.
Physical Requirements: Regularly standing and walking. Frequent use
of vision and depth perception for both near (20 inches or less)
and far (20 feet or more) distances. Regularly using hearing and
speech for effective communication. Frequent auditory skills to
detect body sounds and alarms from equipment. Regular
lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling of objects weighing up to 25
lbs. Frequent lifting/moving of patients. Regular reaching,
gripping, and data entry on a keyboard. Occasional lifting/carrying
and pushing/pulling of objects weighing between 25-50 lbs.
Occasional visual tasks to identify and differentiate colors.
Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and repetitive
movements of legs and arms. Rarely kneeling or sitting. Required
Professional Licenses and Certifications: For Illinois: Basic Life
Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association
(AHA) Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management
Agency (IEMA) Or Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation
- Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) And ARRT-R
Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
For Missouri and Oklahoma: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
(BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And ARRT-R Radiography
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) For
Wisconsin: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) -
American Heart Association (AHA) And Licensed Radiographer -
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services And ARRT-R
Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Work Shift: PRN / Per Diem (United States) Job Type: Employee
Department: Pain Clinic Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Benefits: Our
organization values its outstanding employees and offers a
comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet their needs. Paid
Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid
parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated
based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit
through DailyPay allows eligible hourly team members instant access
to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: We provide upfront tuition coverage
through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Our organization
is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on
race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or
any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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