CT Technologist

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

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Worker Type : Regular

Job Highlights :

• Department : CT
• Sign On Bonus :

20,000 with 1 years' experience ($15,000 with less than 1 year)

Paid in full on 1st pay check!

Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.

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Job Summary :

Under the direction of the Radiologist, Director, Supervisors, and Lead Special Procedure Technologist performs diagnostic medical imaging including Cardiac CT and invasive procedures by CT Scan examinations.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (Percent of Time)

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

Position Accountabilities

1) Performs computed tomography examinations. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) 30%

Criteria

A) Demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives and choose the

appropriate course

of action.

B) Responds to changes in workload using time to departmental advantage.

C) Conducts job duties

in accordance with

departmental standards.

D) Communicates technical information in a manner appropriate for the intended audience, (patient, family,

member

or visitor).

E) Produces quality images in a consistent manner.

F) Serves as a resource to co-workers.

G)

Assesses for

vein / site

selection

and initiates venipuncture per established standards. Documents venipuncture site / contrast in RIS per established departmental guidelines.

H) Demonstrates knowledge of

cross sectional

anatomy. Knows CT anatomical landmarks and

able

to recognize abnormalities and alert radiologist as needed.

2) Observes establishes departmental policies and procedures,

objectives

, quality assurance program safety, environmental and infection control standards.

(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8) 5%

Criteria

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.

D) Reports any problems, which may affect the outcome of a patient's exam.

3) Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department. (5, 6) 5%

Criteria

A) Provides documentation as required by the profession and the department.

B) USES THE KRONOS TIME CLOCK SYSTEM ACCURATELY.

4) Uses Hospital / Radiology system according to established policy. (3, 5, 6

) 5

Criteria

A) Ability to input and retrieve information from HIS / Radiology information system.

B) Enters information correctly.

C) Recognizes and reports computer malfunction.

D) Provides training and direction to

staff

as necessary.

E) Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

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. (5, 6, 8) 5%

Criteria

A) Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition.

B) Adheres to hospital and radiology safety and infection control policies.

C) Disposes of bio-hazardous trash properly, without being told.

D) Uses protective equipment as needed.

E) Abides by dress code and wears SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital ID badge at all times.

F) Respects the confidentiality of patient results and uses discretion when discussing patient matters.

6) Safety / Infection Control : Practices according to safety and infection control policies. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 2%

Criteria

A) Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.

B) Maintains a safe, clean,

comfortable

and therapeutic environment for

patients / families / employees

in accordance with

hospital standards.

Maintains

clutter free environment.

C) Reports risk management concerns.

D) Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements :

Age Appropriate

Care (for clinical staff only)

E) Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

7) Service : Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering

timely

high quality

care in a courteous, and respectful manner.

(1, 2, 3, 4, 5

) 3

Criteria

A) Demonstrates respect and compassion for our internal and external customers while delivering prompt, courteous service.

B) Recognize the needs and expectations of our customers and

considers

the diverse needs of others

regarding

culture, religion, disability, etc.

C) Demonstrates

team work

with other departments and co-workers.

D) Provides emotional support while

attempting

to alleviate fear and anxiety.

E) Dress in a professional manner.

F) Answers questions in a knowledgeable fashion or directs direct questions to someone who can provides answers.

G) Works with other departments to provide services.

H) Discuss information in

private areas

only. Share information on a

need to know

basis, avoiding gossip.

8) Performance Improvement (QI) : Incorporates Quality Assessment into one's daily work. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 5%

Criteria

A) Wisely and responsibly

utilize

the resources within the facility. Take care of equipment and report problems to result in a longer usage life.

B) Recommends changes in practices to increase efficiency and minimize waste to managers.

C) Reviews departmental PI, OA, and QC monthly during departmental meetings and by reviewing posted information.

D) Provides data to manager for monthly Performance Improvement

on a daily basis

9)

Age Appropriate

Care : Provides age-appropriate care

to : 3%

x__Infant

x___Child

x___Adolescent

x____Adult

x___Geriatric

Criteria

A) Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth & development necessary to provide services to the age of the patient served by the department.

B) Demonstrates ability to assess and interpret age specific data to

identify

patient needs.

C) Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses to service and interaction.

D) Involves family or significant other in decision making related to services provided.

E) Demonstrates ability to provide service needed for the age groups routinely served by the department assigned.

F) Position specific : Need to enter those responsibilities specific for position.

G) Demonstrates ability to assess population specific needs

i.e. language.

10) Specialized Care : Provides specialized care to patients at

high risk

for injury. (1, 2, 4, 5, 8

1%

Criteria

A) Restraint Care

Monitors

and assesses patient's response throughout the restraint period at the

appropriate intervals

B) Pain Management (Licensed Personnel)

assessments / reassessments.

patients

cultural / spiritual beliefs

regarding

pain into pain management plan.

plan

of care : massage, repositioning, immobilization, and music therapy.

C) Abuse Assessment

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.

(5, 6,) 5%

Criteria

A) Consistently communicates ideas in a clear and succinct manner.

B) Is the subject

on

more than one valid complaint per year from other radiology / hospital personnel

regarding

cooperation?

C) Displays initiative and enthusiasm for non-routine and / or extra duties.

D) Effectively serves as a resource person for department.

E) Explain procedure to patient / family in understandable terms.

12) Participates in continuing education. (5, 6) 2%

Criteria

A) Attends

appropriate orientations

B) Accumulates contact hours of continuing education per established ARRT guidelines.

C) Provide in-service a necessary.

D) Provide documentation of current ARRT status.

13) Attends meetings as

required

and

participates

committees as directed. (2, 6) 2%

Criteria

A) Attends

required

and

participates

committees as directed.

B) Provides documentation of attendance at outside meetings.

14) Explain procedures and provide information to customers. (2, 6) 5%

Criteria

A) Provide explanation of treatments and procedures within the scope of your knowledge and authority prior to rendering services.

B) When explaining procedures, provide information on the purpose of procedure, special prep, what to expect, and approximate time

required

C) Invite customers to ask questions or raise concerns.

D) When explaining procedure and why to patients / quests, avoid technical jargon, and use lay terms.

E) Before beginning procedures, secure

patient's

permission to continue.

15) Present self professionally. (6) 3%

Criteria

A) Wear SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital ID BADGE where ABOVE THE WAIST with picture visible.

B) Follows dress code.

C) Limit conversation in

presence

of customers to specific work situation.

D) Avoid discussing internal hospital issues, personal problems, department conflicts or personal social activities in the presence of customers.

E) Be publicly supportive of the organization, colleagues, and physicians.

F) Avoid jokes, language, literature that could be construed as offensive by others.

16) Maintains environment

conductive

to good customer relations. (5, 6) 2%

Criteria

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.

E) Control noise level, i.e., door slamming, laughter, radios, loud talking.

F) Strive to understand and meet needs for cultural differences.

G) When customers appear lost or confused

offer assistance

17) Respect customer privacy and

confidentiality.

(2, 5, 6) 5%

Criteria

A) When performing procedures, keep curtains and / or door closed.

B) Knock before entering doors or ask permission to enter curtained areas.

C) Make sure patients who may

he

confused or being transported are covered with a sheet / blanket.

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., elevators hallways, i.e., elevators, hallways, etc.

F) Avoid discussing

customer's

condition, finances, or other personal matters with others not directly concerned.

G) Access only those charts that need to be accessed.

H) When

provide

procedures or other services, ask patients if they want family members or

guest

to leave.

18) Improve the waiting experience. (2, 6) 5%

Criteria

A) Greet

customer

and inform them of

estimated

length of wait. If long wait is

apparent

offer customer alternatives to long

wait

, i.e., hospital cafeteria, gift shop, rescheduling, etc.

B) Offer and inform the customer of why they are waiting and what the next step in the process is. Base the wait times on department standards.

C) Offer comfort measures, i.e., beverages, blankets, magazines, etc. to waiting customers when

appropriate

D) Keep waiting customers informed of their status and frequent intervals as

established

by department standards.

E) Maintain comfortable, clean waiting areas.

F) Apologize for any long waits or delays.

19) Respond quickly to requests and complaints. (2,6) 3%

Criteria

A) Acknowledge verbally or non-verbally (e.g., non-gesture, etc.) within one-minute persons arriving in the department.

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.

20) Demonstrates practices of teamwork. (2, 6) 5%

Criteria

A) Avoid blaming other departments, system, people, etc., for service problems.

B) Ask for and offer team members when

indicated

C) Provide positive recognition to other team members for their contributions and achievements.

D) Frequently discuss roles and accountabilities with other members of the team.

E) When

appropriate

, call periodic, "time outs" to discuss team performance.

F) Greet, welcome, and support new team members, i.e., new employees, temporary help, etc.

G) Invite all team members to openly express idea's best practices, and concerns.

H) Participate in a minimum of one committee or activity per year.

I) Treat all members as equal.

DISCLAIMER : Performs other duties as assigned or

requested

Rationale for Essential Functions

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.

3) This function occupies a great deal of the employee's time.

4) This function is highly specialized. Employees are hired for the skill / ability to perform this function.

5) Failure to perform this function may have

serious consequences

6) The function was performed by past employees and is performed by current employees.

7) Exposure to blood borne pathogens that require the use of protective equipment.

8) Exposure to

tuberculosis that

requires the use of protective equipment.

Job Specifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION : High school, Associates degree preferred

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : None

REQUIRED COURSE : ARRT, BLS

WORKING CONDITIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Employee___________________________________________ Date__ ­

Supervisor_________ ­ Date

Department Director___________________________________ Date_____________

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location : Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Department : 4200000037 CT Scan

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

36

Benefits :

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 :

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Upfront Tuition Coverage

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