CT Technologist: Diagnostic Imaging Expert

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits including health coverage

Tuition assistance

On‑call compensation

Professional development

Job summary

West Hospital is seeking a CT Technologist to perform diagnostic CT scans and provide direct patient care in a compassionate, timely manner. The role includes image production, proper patient positioning, contrast administration, and collaboration with radiologists.

Candidates should have an ARRT credential in Diagnostic Radiology, an associate degree in radiologic technology, and preferably CT registration. On-call duties may apply as part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology preferred.
• ARRT certification in Diagnostic Radiology required or active
• Advanced modality registration in CT preferred or within 1 year
• State licensure preferred, if required by state

Responsibilities

• Assures the quality of all images and confirms that all pertinent patient data is correct.
• Performs computed tomography procedures.
• Performs timeout as required by policy.
• Properly positions and immobilizes patients to obtain desired images.
• Administers contrast agents and manages IVs per procedure.
• Assists radiologist with biopsies or drainage procedures using sterile technique.
• Maintains CT IT systems knowledge (Radiant, PACS).
• Participates in on-call rotation as required.

Skills

Image quality control

Patient care

Radiation safety

Teamwork

Communication

Critical thinking

EPIC EHR

PACS

Education

Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology

Tools

EPIC EHR

PACS

Job description

West Hospital is seeking a CT Technologist to perform diagnostic CT scans and provide direct patient care in a compassionate, timely manner. The role includes image production, proper patient positioning, contrast administration, and collaboration with radiologists.

Candidates should have an ARRT credential in Diagnostic Radiology, an associate degree in radiologic technology, and preferably CT registration. On-call duties may apply as part of the schedule.