CT Technologist - Lourdes Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Multi-Modality Technologist 2 to enhance patient care through exceptional imaging services. This role involves performing procedures across multiple modalities, ensuring safety and quality in patient interactions. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to patient care, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that values compassion and excellence, where your skills will contribute significantly to the well-being of the community. This is an exciting opportunity to grow in a supportive and innovative healthcare setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plans

Dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employer retirement contributions

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Certification with ARRT or RDMS required, with competency in 2 modalities.
• 1 year of experience in a healthcare environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties for two modalities in imaging and cardiovascular technology.
• Operates equipment and ensures safety principles are applied.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in imaging modalities

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Picture archiving communication system (PACS)

Radiology Information System (RIS)

Job description

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Mercy Health

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Job Summary:

The Multi-Modality Technologist 2 performs duties related to two modalities, which may include performing procedures with related techniques, and/or producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner.

Essential Functions:

• Performs duties for two modalities within the imaging and/or cardiovascular technology job families. (ex: XR, CT, MRI, ARRT, RDMS)
• Meets continuing education or clinical requirements as required by regulatory standards
• Operates equipment, accessories and is knowledgeable in workflows, procedures and processes of two modalities.
• When appropriate, selects imaging/sequences with consideration given to approved protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
• Obtains patient's clinical history and appropriate lab work ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner. Use of POC device for Lab work.
• Applies safety principles with a focus on the two modalities to minimize risk to patient, self and others that may affect the patient’s safety, damage the equipment, or affect the image quality.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Associate's Degree (preferred) - For imaging modalities, preference is from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute or of an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program or of an approved School of Ultrasound/Medical Sonography

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) or CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) or CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) or ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) (required)
• Required to be competent or registered in 2 of the following and obtain certification within 12 months:
• Bone Densitometry (BD)
• Breast Sonography (BS)
• Radiologic Technology (R)
• Computed Tomography (CT)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR)
• Ultrasonography (S)
• Nuclear Medicine (N)
• Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV)* grandfathered
• Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI)
• Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI)
• Mammography (M)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS)
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS), or ARRT –Vascular Sonography (VS)
• Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS required prior to direct patient care in Cardiology units)
• State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)

Experience:

• 1 year of experience in healthcare environment (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

• Attention to detail
• Acceptance of authority
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening

Training:

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
• Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)
• Radiology Information System (RIS) (preferred)
• IV Contrast Administration (preferred)

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].