CT Technologist, UofL Hospital, 11a-7:30p
UofL Health · Louisville, KY · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with eight hospitals, four medical centers, the Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations, and more than 1,000 providers serving Louisville and surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. The organization employs over 13,000 team members and is dedicated to transforming community health through compassionate, innovative, patient‑centered care.
Location: 530 S Jackson St, Louisville, KY 40202
Responsibilities
- Use consistent and appropriate techniques to gather relevant information for each examination, including correct patient identification and order verification.
- Assess patients and develop an action plan to complete the procedure.
- Provide pre‑ and post‑exam patient education pertinent to the exam being performed.
- Produce CT scans according to established protocols within the Diagnostic Imaging Department with a high degree of accuracy.
- Evaluate finished images/series for technical accuracy and diagnostic quality.
- Demonstrate good radiation safety practices, including use of correct field‑of‑view, lead shields, and determination of pregnancy status for women of childbearing age.
- Perform venipuncture and contrast injections in accordance with department and hospital guidelines.
- Ensure examinations are complete and logged in the computer system.
- Instruct Radiologic Technology students in CT scan positioning and technique.
- Attend and participate in department staff meetings and in‑services.
- Assist in training new personnel on hospital and department procedures.
- Maintain proficiency with hospital and radiology equipment and information systems required for job performance.
- Apply appropriate customer‑relations skills to meet expectations, including flexibility in scheduled hours.
- Assist in quality‑improvement programs within the department.
- Maintain current credentials and certification related to clinical practice, ensuring copies are on file.
- Keep assigned areas clean, neat, and orderly.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate of a JRC‑approved program in Radiologic Technology.
- Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- KY Radiation Operators certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- CT certification preferred at time of hire but required within one year of employment.
- Prefer at least one year of recent experience as a CT Technologist.