Computed Tomography CT Radiology Technologist

SSM Health; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City is seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform a variety of imaging exams including plain films, fluoroscopy, portables, and OR imaging. The role requires preparation, patient positioning, and adherence to radiation safety standards, with a focus on high-quality PACS submissions.

Education required is a Radiology Technology program. Experience is not required.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of a Radiology Technology, Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy program.
• Experience: No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Position patients and select anatomical/technical parameters.
• Implement radiation protection and safety standards.
• Prepare and assist physician in advanced procedures.
• Prepare and administer contrast media and medications within scope.
• Ensure high-quality images and proper tagging/history in PACS.
• Maintain a clean, safe department and equipment.

Education

Radiology Technology program

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified external candidates!

Job Summary

Performs a variety of imaging exams used in the diagnostic treatment of illness and injuries. This position performs plain films, fluoro, portables, and OR exams and/or plain films and Bone Density (BD registry required).

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Must work at least 30% of FTE in secondary modality to be eligible for a Multiple Modality job.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Implements radiation protection and safety standards.
• Prepares, performs and assists the physician in special and advanced procedures.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Helps position patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
• 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: 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)

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

4200000011 CTScan

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

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.