Radiology CT Tech/UKHC

About the role

The CT Technologist provides CT imaging for patients that assists the patient's physician in expediting needed care. Quality, efficiency, and service excellence are all essential parts of this position. This position will also assist in a QA review to maintain professional standards for themselves and any technologists that they are called upon to assist.

Responsibilities

• Performing diagnostic and interventional procedures per department protocols
• Providing feedback on image for improvement as needed
• Addressing customer needs appropriately according to age specific, service specific and disease specific criteria
• Utilizing proper procedure for identifying patients
• Maintaining patient efficiency by spending the most appropriate amount of time for each task and interaction
• Adhering to the UK HealthCare Values during interactions with patients, coworkers, and physicians, as well as all external and internal customers
• Maintaining privacy and confidentiality

Requirements

• Associate's degree (or equivalent credentials as outlined in UK's equivalency policy)
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification at time of hire
• Kentucky State Radiation Operators License at time of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire
• Computed Tomography (CT) certification within one year of hire date
• Ability to regularly lift, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds
• Ability to perform tasks with repetitive motions; intermittently stand or walk with objects up to 25 pounds; sit at a computer workstation for extended periods
• Ability to occasionally work at heights above four feet and/or in confined spaces
• Ability to work in conditions involving risk of injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes, radiation, burns, cuts/punctures, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people

Qualifications

• Excellent patient care skills
• Technical and CT knowledge
• At least one year of CT experience preferred

Schedule

Mid shift and/or nightshift, 3/12s.

Pay

$29.95-39.10/hour, based on candidate's experience. The minimum hourly rate was recently adjusted to $29.95/hour.