**It's more than a career, it's a calling** MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles **Worker Type:** Regular **Job Highlights:** **· Department: CT / Nuc Med** **· Sign On Bonus: $10,000 Paid in full on 1st pay check! *** **· Schedule:​ Full Time** **Location: MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles, MO** **Pay starts at : $35.94/hour** **Fulfill your calling and be a part of the SSM Team. Apply Today!** **Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. *** * Qualified external candidates only **Job Summary:** Performs computerized tomographic procedures for the diagnosis of disease and injury according to protocols established by radiologists. Performs therapeutic and diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation. **Job Responsibilities and Requirements:** PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES + Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately. + Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations. + Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted. + Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines. + Maintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images. + Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately. + Orders, prepares, administers, and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols. + Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) (e.g., image quality, correct lead markers, and patient data/history). + Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Locks/tags out equipment if appropriate. + Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. + Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION + completion of a Nuclear Medicine program 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. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS + 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) + or + Computed Tomography (CT) Credential - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) + and + Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) + Or + Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) Certification and Registration - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) + And **Work Shift:** Day Shift (United States of America) **Job Type:** Employee **Department:** 4204000002 Nuclear Medicine **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 **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:** our 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. Explore All Benefits (https://jobs.ssmhealth.com/us/en/benefits) _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._ Click here to learn more. (https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?\_ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643)