Computed Tomography CT Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Opportunity At SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles Worker Type: Regular 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

Schedule: full time Sign On Bonus available for qualified applicants Relocation assistance - available for qualified applicants Requirements: Completion of Nuclear Medicine/Radiology program. The ARRT-N or CNMT credential is required within 6 months of hire. A CT credential is required within 12 months of hire.

Job Summary: Performs computerized tomographic procedures for the diagnosis of disease and injury according to protocols established by radiologists. Performs therapeutic and diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately. Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations. Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted. Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines. Maintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images. Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately. Orders, prepares, administers, and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols. Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) (e.g., image quality, correct lead markers, and patient data/history). Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Locks/tags out equipment if appropriate. 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) 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) And Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Or Radiologic 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) 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) State of Work Location: Wisconsin 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) And Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 4204000002 Nuclear Medicine Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Read our notice of non-discrimination