CT Technologist Student

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital

2mo ago

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Healthcare
Madison

Requirements

Enrolled in an accredited radiology school
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:
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Responsibilities

Prepares and positions patients and selects exposure factors under direct supervision.
Follows radiation protection and safety standards.
Prepares for and assists the supervising technologists and physicians in a variety of imaging procedures.
Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a CT Technologist Student?

The main responsibilities of a CT Technologist Student include preparing and positioning patients, selecting anatomic and technical parameters accurately, preparing and administering contrast media and/or medications, observing patients during procedures, and monitoring protocols while recommending updates or refinements as needed.

What qualifications are needed to become a CT Technologist Student?

To become a CT Technologist Student, one typically needs to complete a formal education program in radiologic technology, obtain certification or licensure as required by state regulations, and possess the necessary technical skills and knowledge to perform imaging procedures effectively.

How does a CT Technologist Student ensure patient safety during procedures?

A CT Technologist Student ensures patient safety during procedures by following proper protocols for positioning and preparing patients, administering contrast media or medications within accepted guidelines, monitoring patients for any abnormal activity during the procedure, and making recommendations for updates or refinements to protocols as necessary.

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital

Our shared goals and vision for the future define who we are and what we can achieve at SSM Health Rehabilitation.

Science & Healthcare

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1900

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

As the leading provider of comprehensive rehabilitation services in the St. Louis area, SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital delivers specialized care and advanced treatment that enables individuals to rebuild their lives. SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital encompasses a variety of settings for occupational, speech and physical therapy. Our experienced team of rehabilitation professionals is committed to helping each patient recover the strengths, skills, independence and confidence to return home to family and friends, and resume work, school or community activities. But most of all, perhaps, we offer hope: the hope of medical science, the hope of healing, and the hope of recovery.