CAT SCAN TECHNOLOGIST (CT) - ELLIS FISCHEL CANCER CENTER - PRN!

Shift: PRN during Monday - Friday, days
Department: Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Radiation Therapy
Compensation:

* Base Pay: $38.42/hour

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and detail-oriented CT Technologist who thrives in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is dedicated to patient satisfaction, continuously seeks to improve systems and services, and excels in educating and mentoring others. We value professionals who demonstrate ethical patient care, maintain the highest standards of radiation safety, and ensure the integrity of our equipment. If you are committed to excellence, possess strong technical skills, and uphold confidentiality, we want you on our team. Join us and make a meaningful impact in our Ellis Fischel Cancer Center.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Articulate precise understanding of how data flows in and out of modality work area.

Be attentive to patient satisfaction results and collaborate with management team on ways to improve the department in general and facility overall. Seek ways to improve systems and services. Assist with the education and instruction of student technologists and all others rotating through the area to learn.

Demonstrate ability to meet and sustain departmental expectations while completing work assignments as it pertains to patient care in an ethical manner.

Maintain integrity of CT equipment with careful manipulation at all times. Adhere to radiation safety regulations and standards. Demonstrate ability to prescribe low dose radiation in order to obtain quality images. Assist the Medical Physicist in performing quality assurance testing as needed.

Demonstrate knowledge of data flow from CT modality to PACS system and Post Processing workstations.

Demonstrate sustained ability when interacting with patients, to follow the AIDET principles (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Expectation and Thank You). Ensure confidentiality of all patient information is maintained.

Maintain current certifications and licensure status.

Understand time clock expectations and adhere to attendance and punctuality guidelines.

May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

ARRT certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Computed Tomography (ARRT-CT) certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.

This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.