CT Technologist

CT Technologist

SSM Health

Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367

Posted 10 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Temporary
  • Industry

    Healthcare
  • Work Schedule

    Variable Shift
  • Job Description

    CT Technologist

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

    MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis

    Worker Type:

    PRN

    Job Highlights:

    This is a PRN position. Schedules: Tuesday and Thursday as needed to cover PTO's.

    Job Summary:

    Performs computerized tomographic procedures for the diagnosis of disease and injury according to protocols established by radiologists. This position does not perform biopsy procedures.

    Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
    • Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
    • Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.
    • Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
    • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.


    EDUCATION

    • Associate's degree or completion of a Radiology certification program or registered in Radiology


    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-CT Computed Tomography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), ARRT-T Radiation Therapy - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA), Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), Computed Tomography (CT) Credential - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), FUTURE - ARRT-CT Computed Tomography within 12 months - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA), FUTURE - Computed Tomography (CT) Credential within 12 months - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) Certification and Registration - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), 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)

    Work Shift:

    Variable Shift (United States of America)

    Job Type:

    Employee

    Department:

    Scheduled Weekly Hours:0

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