CT Technologist, South Hospital, PRN

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

UofL Health in Louisville is seeking a CT Technologist to perform CT scans per established protocols, maintain accurate positioning, and uphold radiation safety across examinations.

You will assist radiologists, prepare contrast media, educate patients, participate in department meetings, and train new staff; this on-site, full-time role serves the regional system.

The department emphasizes compassionate care and teamwork in a busy imaging service.

Qualificações

• Graduate of a JRC approved program in Radiologic Technology.
• Registered with ARRT.
• KY Radiation Operators certification.
• BLS.
• CT Certification preferred at hire but required within 1 year of employment.

Responsabilidades

• Performs CT scans according to established protocols with high accuracy.
• Maintains patient safety and radiation protection during imaging.
• Prepares for and assists radiologists with CT examinations and contrast administration.
• Ensures examinations are complete and properly logged in the system.
• Educates patients and participates in department meetings and training.

Conhecimentos

CT imaging

Patient care

Radiation safety

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Graduate of a JRC approved program in Radiologic Technology

Registered with ARRT

KY Radiation Operators certification

BLS

CT Certification within 1 year of hire

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Address

1903 W. Hebron Lane Shepherdsville, KY 40165

Address

1903 W. Hebron Lane Shepherdsville, KY 40165

Shift

Job Description Summary:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with eight hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations, and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. With more than 13,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

Job Description

The CT Technologists performs CT scans according to established protocols. The CT Technologists demonstrates an understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology. The CT Technologists maintains a high degree of accuracy in positioning and exposure technique. The CT Technologists maintains knowledge and awareness of radiation protection and safety during all radiographic examinations. The CT Technologists prepares for and assist the radiologist with intricate CT examinations including a range of tissue biopsies and fluid drainages. The CT Technologist will prepare and administer contrast media in accordance with hospital policy and procedure as well as state and federal regulations.

Essential Functions

• Uses consistent and appropriate techniques to gather relevant information pertinent to the examination being performed, including correct patient identification and order verification.
• Assess patient to determine and develop an action plan for completing the procedure.
• Performs pre and post exam patient education pertinent to exam being performed.
• Produces CT scans according to established protocols within the Diagnostic Imaging Department with a high degree of accuracy.
• Evaluates finished images/series for technical accuracy and diagnostic quality.
• Demonstrates good radiation safety practices during radiographic examinations to include use of correct FOV, lead shields as appropriate, and determining pregnancy status of women of childbearing years.
• Performs venipuncture and contrast injections in accordance with department and hospital guidelines.
• Ensures examinations are complete to include and exam logged in computer system.
• Instructs Radiologic Technology students in the CT Scan positioning and technique.
• Attends and participates in department staff meetings and in-services.
• Assists in training new personnel in hospital and department procedures.
• Takes an active role in gaining and maintaining proficiency in hospital and radiology equipment and information systems needed in performance of job responsibilities.
• Uses appropriate customer relations skills to ensure that customer expectations are met including flexibility in scheduled hours.
• Assist in quality improvement programs in the department.
• Maintains appropriate credentials and certification related to clinical practice and ensures a current copy is on file in the department/hospital.
• Ensures that assigned areas are kept clean, neat, and orderly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description

Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):

• Graduate of a JRC approved program in Radiologic Technology
• Registered with ARRT
• KY Radiation Operators certification
• BLS
• CT Certification preferred at time of hire but required within 1 year of employment.

Experience (required And Preferred)

• Prefer at least 1 year of recent experience as a CT Technologist