Imaging Technologist I, Multiple Modalies (WO) at Careerbuilder in Jefferson City, Missouri

Job Description:

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

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



Worker Type:

Regular



Job Summary:

Performs a variety of imaging exams used in the diagnostic treatment of illness and injuries.



Job Responsibilities and Requirements:



PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must work on average 30% of routine scheduled time in secondary modality or work the majority of scheduled time in the more advanced modality.
  
  


• 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

• Associate's degree

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.

Licenses / Certifications:



ARRT-CT Computed Tomography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), ARRT-T Radiation Therapy - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA), Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), Computed Tomography (CT) Credential - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), FUTURE - ARRT-CT Computed Tomography within 12 months - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), FUTURE - Computed Tomography (CT) Credential within 12 months - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)



Work Shift:

Weekend Shift (United States of America)



Job Type:



Employee



Department:

42000011 CTScan



Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36


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