MRI & CT Technologist (Siteman Cancer Center) - Senior

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

21d • Onsite

About The Position

BJC HealthCare is seeking a full-time Senior Advanced Modality Technologist for the Radiation Oncology Department at Siteman Cancer Center, located at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. The position works a day shift consisting of four 10-hour shifts per week, with no call, weekend, or holiday work. The technologist should be comfortable working in both MRI and CT; an MRI license is preferred. Oncology experience is not required.

The Radiation Oncology Department has a dedicated MRI unit, two CT simulators, linear accelerators, a brachytherapy suite, and a Gamma Knife center. The Senior Advanced Modality Technologist performs the responsibilities of an Advanced Modality Technologist and assumes Lead Tech responsibilities when the Lead Tech is absent. The role also supports training and mentorship and must take on at least three responsibilities across hospital or department initiatives, patient experience and employee engagement, quality assurance, process improvement, and mentorship. Work is performed under the direction of the lead or charge advanced modality technologist. BJC designates this as a safety-sensitive position requiring constant alertness and safe work practices.

Requirements

• Associate degree or trade school equivalency, or higher education.
• Certification as a Registered Technologist in Radiography (R.T.(R)) and/or MR; listed role credentials include R.T.(R), CT, MR, M, BD, CI, VI, and RCIS, with IEMA applicable to Illinois only and excluding MRI.
• At least 2 years of radiology experience; the minimum requirements list 2–5 years of experience.
• For the senior role, have three or more responsibilities across hospital/department initiatives, patient experience and employee engagement, quality assurance, process improvement, and mentorship.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely in a safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

• MRI license.
• 5–10 years of experience.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification.
• Intravenous Therapy certification.
• Experience in MRI, CT, radiation therapy, X-ray, radiology, medical imaging, or related radiologic technology areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and equipment for procedures.
• Perform studies independently, in on-call situations, for portable exams, and at other sites as required by the work area.
• Assist with departmental regulatory compliance, including ACR and JC requirements, and maintain current regulatory information.
• Oversee the department quality assurance program under the direction of the Clinical Instructor or Lead/Charge.
• Participate in department or hospital safety and quality improvement processes and initiatives.
• Lead the team in improving patient experience and/or employee engagement.
• Mentor new employees and/or clinical students under the direction of the Clinical Instructor.
• Perform Advanced Modality Technologist responsibilities and assume Lead Tech responsibilities in the Lead Tech’s absence.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available on the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree