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MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles
Worker Type: PRN
Job Highlights:
- Department: CT
- Schedule: PRN as needed, variable
- Pay Range: starts at $32.00/hour
- Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
- Location: St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles
- Certifications: ARRT required. CT certification required within 12 months of hire.
St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles Hospital is a Certified Primary Strong Center and a Level II Time Critical Diagnosis STEMI Center. SSM Healthcare is renowned for its exceptional patient care and commitment to providing the highest quality healthcare services to all in need. You will have access to state-of-the-art equipment and work alongside a team of highly skilled professionals who are passionate about every aspect of healthcare. SSM values work/life balance and offers exceptional pay, benefits, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, matching retirement funds, and more! If you would like to be a part of this team, please submit your application today!
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:
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.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Completion of a Radiology certification program or registered in Radiology.
EXPERIENCE
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
- 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)
- And
- ARRT-CT Computed Tomography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Or
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
- Or
- Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) Certification and Registration - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- And
- Computed Tomography (CT) Credential - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
Work Shift: Variable Shift (United States of America)
Job Type: Employee
Department: 4200000002 CT Scan
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
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