Hospital CT Technologist

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital


Department: CT Technology
· Sign On Bonus: $20,000 with 1 years experience, $15,000 with
· Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts​
· Louis University Hospital
Relocation assistance is available for those outside of metro St. Louis University Hospital takes pride in the excellent team we have and the care we provide. All scanners are 4 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 

* Sign-on Bonus paid IN FULL on 1st paycheck. Under the direction of the Radiologist, Director, Supervisors, and Lead Special Procedure Technologist performs diagnostic medical imaging by CT Scan examinations.


POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (Percent of Time)

Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:

1) Performs computed tomography examinations. (E) Produces quality images in a consistent manner.
Documents venipuncture site/contrast in RIS per established departmental guidelines.
2) Observes establishes departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program safety, environmental and infection control standards.
(A) Runs appropriate quality control procedures, evaluates results and makes appropriate corrections.
B) Notifies supervisor when quality issues arise.
C) Demonstrates attitude of cooperation and professionalism when working in any area of the hospital.
4) Uses Hospital/Radiology system according to established policy. (A) Ability to input and retrieve information from HIS/Radiology information system.
C) Recognizes and reports computer malfunction.
D) Provides training and direction to staff as necessary.
F) Performs 3D workstation duties as prescribed by examination.

5) Follows hospital and radiology policies: handles bio-hazardous waste appropriately and follows safety and infection control policies. (A) Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition.
B) Adheres to hospital and radiology safety and infection control policies.
D) Uses protective equipment as needed.
E) Abides by dress code and wears SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital ID badge at all times.
6) Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and infection control policies. (B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards.
C) Reports risk management concerns.
Safety/Fire
Age Appropriate Care (for clinical staff only)
Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous, and respectful manner.
(B) Recognize the needs and expectations of our customers and considers the diverse needs of others regarding culture, religion, disability, etc.
H) Discuss information in private areas only. 8) Performance Improvement (QI): Incorporates Quality Assessment into one’s daily work. (A) Wisely and responsibly utilize the resources within the facility. Take care of equipment and report problems to result in a longer usage life.
D) Provides data to manager for monthly Performance Improvement on a daily basis.

x__Infant __x___Child __x___Adolescent _x____Adult __x___Geriatric
B) Demonstrates ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs.
G) Demonstrates ability to assess population specific needs, .i.e. language.

10) Specialized Care: Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury. (Initiates/evaluates alternatives to restraint prior to application.
Incorporates patients cultural/spiritual beliefs regarding pain into pain management plan.
Consider other methods of pain control when developing plan of care: massage, repositioning, immobilization, and music therapy.
Reports signs of possible abuse/neglect to the physician & Risk Management, and recommends appropriate consultation (psychiatric, Social Work) for evaluation.

11) Uses communication effectively with others, medical staff, co-workers and patients. (B) Is the subject on more than one valid complaint per year from other radiology/hospital personnel regarding cooperation?
A) Wear SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital ID BADGE where ABOVE THE WAIST with picture visible.
D) Avoid discussing internal hospital issues, personal problems, department conflicts or personal social activities in the presence of customers.
F) Avoid jokes, language, literature that could be construed as offensive by others.

A) Keep work areas clean, orderly, and free clutter and trash.
B) Remove soiled linens from patient area immediately.
C) Report all maintenance needs for equipment, environmental deficiencies or safety concerns to the appropriate party immediately.
D) Follow paging policy.
G) When customers appear lost or confused offer assistance.

D) Assure patient privacy when taking personal, financial information by conducting such interviews in a private manner.
E) Keep medical testing, financial, and other personal information confidential, and also avoid discussing in public areas, i.e., hospital cafeteria, gift shop, rescheduling, etc.
beverages, blankets, magazines, etc. 19) Respond quickly to requests and complaints. (B) Know what resources to use in following up various request or complaint situations.
C) When receiving complaints, get person’s name, number, and ask how they want to complaint resolved.
D) When responding to a request or complaint, states the time frame in which you will follow up and then meet commitment.

E) When appropriate, call periodic, “time outs” to discuss team performance.
new employees, temporary help, etc.
1) The performance of this function is the reason the job exists.
2) There are limited employees among whom the performance of this function can be distributed.
7) Exposure to blood borne pathogens that require the use of protective equipment.
8) Exposure to tuberculosis that requires the use of protective equipment.

Ability to deal with strenuous and physical activity daily in lifting, pulling, pushing, patients, radiographic equipment cassettes and/or supplies.

Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center.

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
ARRT-CT Computed Tomography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)




Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)


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. SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. 
Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 
Flexible Payment Options: o ur voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply)  before payday.