Cat Scan Technologist

Lifepoint Health®; Maysville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleming County Hospital in Flemingsburg, KY seeks a Cat Scan Technologist to join our imaging team. You will perform CT procedures, monitor patients and ensure image quality in a fast-paced, community hospital setting.

The role requires ARRT certification in CT within 1 year of hire, BLS/HCP and adherence to safety standards. Experience with contrast media and patient care is preferred, with opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.

Qualifications

• 1 year in Radiologic technology, Radiation Therapy, MR, Nuclear Medicine, or CT procedures preferred.
• BLS-HCP required.
• ARRT, JRCERT, ARMRIT, or NMTCB registry in Radiology, Radiation Therapy, MR, or Nuclear Medicine Registry required.
• ARRT Registry in Computed Tomography (CT) required (within 1 year hire/transfer).

Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Monitors patient condition continually and responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies; selects exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implements safety standards and performs quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedures.
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with image quality; takes action to resolve.

Education

ARRT Registry in Radiology

ARRT Registry in Computed Tomography (CT)

JRCERT registry

ARMRIT registry

NMTCB registry

Job description

Fleming County Hospital, Acute

Cat Scan Technologist

Who We Are

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Fleming County Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital with a reputation for continuous quality improvement, patient-centered care, payment innovation, and professionalism. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and recently received Chest Pain Accreditation through the American College of Cardiology.

Where We Are

Flemingsburg is a delightful town and great place to live! It is surrounded by beautiful rolling farmland with three lovely old wooden covered bridges. Antique shops, folk artists, and talented crafts persons complete the picture of life at an enjoyable pace. Golf, fishing, camping, swimming, tennis, hiking, hunting, and boating are all available.

Why Join Us

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Position Summary

• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

Assist with orientation and training of personnel and students.

• Participates and attends meetings as required and/ or assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications

1 year in Radiologic technology, Radiation Therapy, MR, Nuclear Medicine, or CT procedures preferred.

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) required;
• ARRT, JRCERT, ARMRIT, or NMTCB registry in Radiology, Radiation Therapy, MR, or Nuclear Medicine Registry required.
• ARRT Registry in Computed Tomography (CT) required (within 1 year hire/transfer).

EEOC Statement

Fleming County Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.