Overview

St. Joseph Medical Center CMS 5-Star Award winning hospital, is a faith-based, 310-bed facility providing a wide range of acute care and outpatient services. Key services include the St. Joseph Heart Institute, Senior Care Services, Senior Behavioral Health, Surgical Services and the Joint and Spine Institute. St. Joseph is a member of Prime Healthcare Services, one the nation’s leading hospital systems. It is recognized by Truven Health Analytics as one of the “15 Top Health Systems” in the nation. We believe that continuous, quality of care and performance improvements are the foundation for preserving and enhancing healthcare delivery. St. Joseph Medical Center is a GREAT place to work!

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Responsibilities

We are seeking anCT Technologistat St Joseph Medical Center (Kansas City, MO) a member of Prime Healthcare. As a Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist you will specialize and be responsible for operating CT scanners and X-ray machines to produce cross-sectional images of patient’s internal organs and tissues. You will assist in diagnosing medical conditions and the treatment plan process, by producing high-quality images that help healthcare providers make informed decisions about our patient care. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PRN.

Shift’s Available: Variable

Employment Type:Per Diem

Hours:Varied

To perform duties in this position you must be CT certified and certified in one other modality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• prepare patients and ensure patients are properly positioned on the CT table and explain the procedure to them with empathy, address any concerns or questions they may have

• operate CT scanners and/or X-ray 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 / X-ray 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

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Licensure and fluoroscopy permit as required by State.

• Effective July 1, 2017appropriate national certifications in two modalities required

• Current BCLS (AHA).

• Must be familiar with State and Federal regulations.

• One year of Acute Clinical Radiography preferred

• Graduate of a program accredited by JRCERT or ABHES

• Proficient computer skills.

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FacilitySt. Joseph Medical Center

LocationUS-MO-Kansas City

ID2024-161709

CategoryClinical Tech

Position TypePer Diem

ShiftVariable

Job TypeNon-Exempt