Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist II

SSM Health • St. Louis, MO

3d • 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, and choosing appropriate courses of action. The technologist is expected to produce quality images consistently, serve as a resource to co-workers, and assess for vein/site selection, initiating venipuncture per established standards. Documentation of venipuncture site/contrast in RIS and knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, including recognizing abnormalities, are crucial. The position also requires adherence to departmental policies, procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards, including running quality control procedures and notifying supervisors of any issues. Preparation of written documentation, accurate use of the KRONOS TIME CLOCK SYSTEM, and proper use of the Hospital/Radiology system are also key responsibilities. This includes inputting and retrieving information from HIS/Radiology information system, maintaining patient information confidentiality, and performing 3D workstation duties. The role demands adherence to safety and infection control policies, including proper handling of bio-hazardous waste and use of protective equipment. Service excellence is paramount, requiring courteous and respectful care, recognizing diverse customer needs, and demonstrating teamwork. Quality Assessment is integrated into daily work, involving responsible resource utilization and recommending efficiency improvements. The technologist must provide age-appropriate care for infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development, assessing age-specific data, and utilizing age-specific communication skills. Specialized care for patients at high risk for injury, including restraint care and pain management, is also part of the role. Effective communication with medical staff, co-workers, and patients is essential, as is participation in continuing education and required meetings. Explaining procedures and providing information to customers in understandable terms, maintaining professionalism in appearance and conduct, and fostering a positive customer relations environment are also expected. Respect for customer privacy and confidentiality is critical, as is improving the waiting experience for customers and responding quickly to requests and complaints. Finally, demonstrating teamwork by avoiding blame, offering and asking for help, providing positive recognition, and discussing roles and accountabilities is vital.

Requirements

• High school, Associates degree preferred
• None
• ARRT
• BLS
• State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• ARRT-CT Computed Tomography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs computed tomography examinations.
• Observes established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, 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 to: Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric.
• 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

• Competitive, affordable health insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Retirement savings program
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• PTO accrual begins day one
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE)
• instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday
• upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded

What This Job Offers

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