CT Tech

Job Opportunity at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis

Worker Type: PRN

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

Schedule: PRN as needed

Requirements: Completion of Radiology/Nuclear Medicine/Radiation Therapy program and CT credential within 12 months of hire date.

Job Summary: Performs computerized tomographic procedures for the diagnosis of disease and injury according to protocols established by radiologists. This position must perform at least 3 of the following procedures: biopsy, TAVR, coronary, watchman, extremity work for OR planning, ablations or fiducial placement.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

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. 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

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)

Work Shift: PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 4200000023 CT Scan Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

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.