Computed Tomography CT Radiology Technologist

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

MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified external candidates!

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of imaging exams used in the diagnostic treatment of illness and injuries. This position performs plain films, fluoro, portables, and OR exams and/or plain films and Bone Density (BD registry required).

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must work at least 30% of FTE in secondary modality to be eligible for a Multiple Modality job.

• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.

• Implements radiation protection and safety standards.

• Prepares, performs and assists the physician in special and advanced procedures.

• Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.

• Helps position patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.

• Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.

• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).

• Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.

• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Completion of a Radiology Technology, Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy program

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.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

• And

• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

• Or

• ARRT-T Radiation Therapy - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

• Or

• ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

• Or

• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

• And

• ARRT-CT Computed Tomography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

• Or

• Computed Tomography (CT) Credential - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4200000011 CTScan

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

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