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: 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 nights

Sign On Bonus - available for qualified applicants

Relocation assistance - available for qualified applicants.

Requirements: Completion of Radiology/Nuclear Medicine/Radiation Therapy program and CT credential within 12 months of hire date. Cross training is available. Tuition assistance available for full-time employees.

Job Summary

Performs computerized tomographic procedures for the diagnosis of disease and injury according to protocols established by radiologists. This position does not perform biopsy procedures.

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

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: Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 4200000023 CT Scan 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.