CT Tech

Radiologic Technologist

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

IL-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia

Job Highlights:

Join a team where your work matters-every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you will be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

Department: Imaging - CT / Radiology

Schedule: PRN as needed

Requirements: Completion of Radiology program. An ARRT-Radiology credential required. A CT credential is required within 12 months of hire.

Pay Range:

$29.46 - $44.19

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

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.

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: Illinois

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

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

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

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

OrCertified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

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

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

AndRadiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

OrRadiologic Technologists Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma

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

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

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

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

OrCertified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

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

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

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

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

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

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

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

OrCertified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

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

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

AndRadiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services