CT/X-Ray Tech Days with Sign-on Bonus

ScionHealth; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ScionHealth in Louisville, KY seeks a CT technologist to perform advanced CT scanning procedures with attention to radiation safety. You will position, immobilize, and prepare patients, administer contrast, and assist radiologists with interventional CT work.

Responsibilities include scheduling, clerical tasks, documenting doses, and maintaining patient records. ARRT certification and BLS are required, plus one year of radiology experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited institution in Medical Radiography and/or completed and passed an approved course in Computed Tomography.
• ARRT certification/registration in Radiography R.T.(R) and/or CT R.T.(CT).
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate CT scanners and related equipment following radiation safety procedures.
• Position patients and immobilize as required for CT scans.
• Schedule patients and assist with clerical tasks.
• Dispense oral contrast and manage contrast media administration.
• Maintain patient records and document procedures and dose information.
• Assist radiologist with interventional CT procedures if applicable.
• Provide orientation and training for new CT technologists.

Skills

Fluent English

Regular attendance

Education

Radiography/CT education

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Louisville is a 123-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period; including 16 Special Care Unit beds and 4 negative pressure rooms. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care 7 days a week so you can start your journey to wellness anytime. To the benefit of our patients, families and visitors, we are located in the Original Highlands neighborhood, a short drive away from downtown, Cherokee Park and a number of boutique shops and restaurants.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of specialized tasks involved in the performance of CT scans.

Essential Functions

• Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of CT scanners and related equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures. Position patients of CT scans using immobilization and protective equipment, as necessary.
• Schedule patients for procedures, assist with clerical functions.
• Dispense oral contrast to patients for CT scans.
• Load and operate power injections for contrast media administration.
• Provide care for the psychological and physical needs of patients for CT scans.
• Adheres to protocol scan length to optimize patient dose.
• Confirms patient position matches the selected scanning orientation parameters.
• Utilizes Iso centering of the anatomy of interest to optimize dose.
• Optimizes technical factors to minimize radiation exposure to the patient while maintaining diagnostic image quality.
• Uses radiation shielding devices.
• Evaluate CT scans for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence of exposure and appropriately label.
• Records patient dose and administration of contrast medication as per policy.
• Document appropriate charging of procedures and supplies.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Assist radiologist with interventional CT procedures if applicable.
• Provide orientation and training for new CT technologists.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited institution in Medical Radiography and/or completed and passed an approved course in Computed Tomography.

Licenses/Certifications

• ARRT certification/registration in Radiography R.T.(R) and/or computed tomography R.T.(CT) and meet qualification required by the state working in.
• Current BLS certification.

Experience

• One year of experience in diagnostic radiology or other imaging modality preferred.