CT Technologist - PRN
CT Technologist - PRN
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St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC) is seeking a CT Technologist (per diem variable shift)!
At St. Joseph Medical Center our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality compassion and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare St. Joseph Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its awardwinning team!
Founded in 1874 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet St. Joseph Medical Center has a long tradition of providing highquality compassionate care. Its Catholic heritage and the spirit of our founding Sisters continue today in our mission of caring for the community. The Diocese of Kansas CitySt. Joseph is the Catholic Sponsor for St. Joseph Medical Center under the leadership of his Excellency Bishop James V. Johnston Jr.
St. Joseph Medical Center has received numerous awards for its quality and clinical excellence. We believe that continuous quality of care and performance improvements are the foundation for preserving and enhancing healthcare delivery. For information visit .
We offer:
- generous compensation!!!
- amazing medical benefits plan
- 401K
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin age (subject to applicable law) disability military status genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: are seeking a CT Technologist (per diem variable shift) sometimes referred to as a Radiologic Technologist II (Rad Tech) at St. Joseph Medical Center (Kansas City MO) a member of Prime Healthcare. As a CT Technologist you will specialize and be responsible for operating CT scanners and Xray machines to produce crosssectional images of patients internal organs and tissues. You will assist in diagnosing medical conditions and the treatment plan process by producing highquality images that help healthcare providers make informed decisions about our patient care.
** To perform duties in this position you must be CT certified or be ARRTR (Xray) and CT trained**
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes but not limited to):
- prepare patients and ensure patients are properly positioned on the Computer Tomography (CT) table and explain the procedure to them with empathy address any concerns or questions they may have
- operate CT scanners and/or Xray machines to obtain images of the targeted body parts which may involve adjusting the CT scanner settings to optimize image quality while minimizing radiation exposure radiation safety at all times
- monitor our patients as a CT Technologist ensure their comfort and safety throughout the procedure
- assist other radiologists as you will work closely with them who interpret the images you produced by the CT exam you may also assist in administering contrast agents or perform certain procedures
- accountable for the quality assurance of CT scanners / Xray machines to ensure they function properly and produce accurate images
- responsible for maintaining radiologic supplies making sure the equipment is in good operating order and following protocols regarding infection control and hygiene
- participate in Performance Improvement (PI) and Quality Control (QC) activities and assist in maintaining Performance Improvement Programs (PIP)
- maintain your Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) and maintain your register status for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience
- one year of acute clinical radiology experience preferred
- knowledge of mobile and stationary Radiographic/Fluoroscopic equipment required
- extensive knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology required
- graduate of a program accredited by ARRT
- radiology license and fluoroscopy permit as required by State
- CT ARRT Certification required
- BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current
- proficient computer skills
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Employment Type
Grant
