CT Technologist

SSM Health•St. Louis, MO

2d•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. The CT Technologist performs computed tomography examinations, assesses situations, considers alternatives, and chooses the appropriate course of action. They respond to changes in workload, conduct job duties in accordance with departmental standards, and communicate technical information appropriately to patients, families, members, or visitors. The role involves producing quality images consistently, serving as a resource to co-workers, and assessing for vein/site selection and initiating venipuncture per established standards. Documentation of venipuncture site/contrast in RIS and knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, CT anatomical landmarks, and recognition of abnormalities are crucial. The technologist observes departmental policies and procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards, running appropriate quality control procedures and notifying supervisors of quality issues. They prepare written documentation as required, accurately use the KRONOS time clock system, and utilize the Hospital/Radiology system according to established policy, including inputting and retrieving information from HIS/Radiology information system, performing 3D workstation duties, and maintaining patient information confidentiality. The role also involves handling bio-hazardous waste appropriately, following safety and infection control policies, maintaining a clean work area, and adhering to dress codes. Practices universal precautions, maintains a safe, clean, comfortable, and therapeutic environment, and assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements. Service excellence is provided through timely, high-quality, courteous, and respectful care, demonstrating respect and compassion, recognizing diverse needs, and fostering teamwork. Quality Assessment is incorporated into daily work, including wise resource utilization, recommending efficiency improvements, and reviewing departmental PI, OA, and QC. Age-appropriate care is provided to infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics, demonstrating knowledge and skills for normal growth and development, assessing and interpreting age-specific data, and utilizing age-specific communication skills. Specialized care is provided to patients at high risk for injury, including restraint care and pain management. Effective communication with medical staff, co-workers, and patients is essential, along with participation in continuing education and meetings. Procedures are explained to customers in understandable terms, and self-presentation is professional. The environment is maintained to be conducive to good customer relations, respecting customer privacy and confidentiality, and improving the waiting experience by greeting customers, informing them of wait times, offering comfort measures, and keeping them informed of their status. The technologist responds quickly to requests and complaints and demonstrates practices of teamwork by avoiding blame, offering assistance, providing positive recognition, discussing roles, and greeting new team members.

Requirements

Completion of Radiology program
ARRT-R credential
ARRT-CT within 12 months of hire
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)
High school education
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
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 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

Sign On Bonus: Up to $ 20,000 with 1 year of experience! ($15k with less than 1 year experience.)
100% tuition benefit for additional certifications for full-time employees!
Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.
Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage through FlexPath Funded

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