Tech-CT - T6210
Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: September 28, 2024
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Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Department:
CT Technology
Relocation assistance is available for those outside of metro St.
Louis.
The CT Department at St. Louis University Hospital takes pride in
the excellent team we have and the care we provide. We are leading
the region in technology and systems. 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
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Radiologist, Director, Supervisors, and
Lead Special Procedure Technologist performs diagnostic medical
imaging 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.
D) Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory
requirements:
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)
Criteria
A) Restraint Care
(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:
Exposure to blood and body fluid.
Exposure to blood borne pathogens and other biological hazards.
Subject to varying or unpredictable situations.
Occasionally subject to irregular hours.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
Ability to lift, push and pull 100 plus pounds
Ability to move transfer patients.
Ability to deal with strenuous and physical activity daily in
lifting, pulling, pushing, patients, radiographic equipment
cassettes and/or supplies.
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
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart
Association (AHA)
And
ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
(ARRT)
And
ARRT-CT Computed Tomography - American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists (ARRT)
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
CT Scan
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
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.
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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:
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.
Upfront Tuition Coverage:
we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for
eligible team members.
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