Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist I

SSM Health • St. Louis, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Radiologist, Director, Supervisors, and Lead Special Procedure Technologist performs diagnostic medical imaging including Cardiac CT and invasive procedures by CT Scan examinations. This role involves performing computed tomography examinations, assessing situations, producing quality images, and documenting procedures. The technologist is responsible for adhering to departmental policies, procedures, and safety standards, including quality control and infection control. They will utilize the hospital/radiology information system, handle bio-hazardous waste appropriately, and practice universal precautions. The position requires providing age-appropriate care and specialized care to high-risk patients, effective communication with medical staff, co-workers, and patients, and participating in continuing education. Additionally, the role involves explaining procedures to customers, presenting oneself professionally, maintaining an environment conducive to good customer relations, respecting customer privacy and confidentiality, improving the waiting experience for customers, responding quickly to requests and complaints, and demonstrating teamwork.

Requirements

• Completion of Radiology program
• ARRT-R credential
• ARRT-CT credential within 12 months of hire
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Ability to lift, push and pull 100 plus pounds
• Ability to move transfer patients.
• Ability to deal with strenuous and physical activity daily in lifting, pulling, pushing, patients, radiographic equipment cassettes and/or supplies.
• Exposure to blood and body fluid.
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens and other biological hazards.
• Subject to varying or unpredictable situations.
• Occasionally subject to irregular hours.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree preferred
• CT cross training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Performs computed tomography examinations.
• Observes established departmental policies and procedures, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
• Uses Hospital/Radiology system according to established policy.
• Follows hospital and radiology policies: handles bio-hazardous waste appropriately and follows safety and infection control policies.
• Practices according to safety and infection control policies.
• Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous, and respectful manner.
• Incorporates Quality Assessment into one’s daily work.
• Provides age-appropriate care.
• Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury.
• Uses communication effectively with others, medical staff, co-workers and patients.
• Participates in continuing education.
• Attends meetings as required and participates committees as directed.
• Explain procedures and provide information to customers.
• Present self professionally.
• Maintains environment conductive to good customer relations.
• Respect customer privacy and confidentiality.
• Improve the waiting experience.
• Respond quickly to requests and complaints.
• Demonstrates practices of teamwork.

Benefits

• Sign On Bonus: Up to $ 20,000 with 1 year of experience! ($15k with less than 1 year experience.)
• Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, & additional shifts
• 100% tuition benefit for additional certifications for full-time employees!
• Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.
• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED