CT Technologist

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: $20,000 Sign On Bonus with 1 year’s experience as a CT Tech! * $15,000 sign on bonus with less than 1 year’s experience or new grad.* Radiology CT certification ARRT required. Night Shift: 7 pm - 7:30 am 3-12's per week. Night Differential $3.00/hour Relocation assistance is available* The CT Department at St. Louis University Hospital takes pride in the excellent team we have and the care we provide. We are leading the region in technology and systems. All scanners are 3 years or less old and accredited by the American College of Radiology with identical protocols. You will have opportunities in several departments including Emergency, ICU, Interventional Radiology, and Inpatient. We have a Quality Assurance Program with outside monitoring and physician feedback. There is a new Continuing Education Resource center just for Imaging as well as an Imaging Engagement Committee that promotes our sense of community and teamwork at SLU Hospital. We are an academic institute as well as a Level 1 Trauma facility that 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! * Qualified external candidates only Job Summary: Under the direction of the Radiologist, Director, Supervisors, and Lead Special Procedure Technologist performs diagnostic medical imaging by CT Scan examinations. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: 1) Performs computed tomography examinations. Criteria A) Demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives and choose the appropriate course of action. B) Responds to changes in workload using time to departmental advantage. C) Conducts job duties in accordance with departmental standards. D) Communicates technical information in a manner appropriate for the intended audience, (patient, family, member or visitor). E) Produces quality images in a consistent manner. F) Serves as a resource to co-workers. G) Assesses for vein/site selection and initiates venipuncture per established standards. Documents venipuncture site/contrast in RIS per established departmental guidelines. H) Demonstrates knowledge of cross sectional anatomy. Knows CT anatomical landmarks and able to recognize abnormalities and alert radiologist as needed. 2) Observes establishes departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program safety, environmental and infection control standards. 3) Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department. 4) Uses Hospital/Radiology system according to established policy. 5) Follows hospital and radiology policies: handles bio-hazardous waste appropriately and follows safety and infection control policies. Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous, and respectful manner. DISCLAIMER: Performs other duties as assigned or requested. Job Specifications MINIMUM EDUCATION: Associates degree preferred MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year's experience preferred New Grad's welcome! REQUIRED COURSE: Radiology CT certification ARRT required. WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to blood and body fluid. Exposure to blood borne pathogens and other biological hazards. Subject to varying or unpredictable situations. Occasionally subject to irregular hours. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to stand and walk for long periods. Ability to lift, push and pull 100 plus pounds Ability to move transfer patients. Ability to deal with strenuous and physical activity daily in lifting, pulling, pushing, patients, radiographic equipment cassettes and/or supplies. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center. Licenses / Certifications: Radiography (R) Certification and Registration - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 4200000037 CT Scan Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. Create or login to your SSM Health Candidate Workday account to track your application progress and see real-time updates. Remember to keep a record of your login information to access your Candidate Workday account in the future! Current Employees & Contractors – please apply internally via the Career app on your Workday home page. Do not continue here. Visit https://jobs.ssmhealth.com/us/en/hiring-process for more information.