Radiology CT Tech/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); In loco; USD 65.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Kentucky HealthCare is seeking a CT Technologist to provide CT imaging for patients, assisting physicians in expediting needed care. The role emphasizes quality, efficiency, and service excellence, following department protocols and maintaining privacy.

Responsibilities include performing diagnostic and interventional CT procedures, giving feedback on images for quality improvement, addressing patient needs according to age and disease criteria, and ensuring proper patient

Competenze

• Associate degree or higher in Radiology or actively enrolled in a program with anticipated graduation date.
• ARRT certification and Kentucky Radiation Operator’s License by date of hire.
• CT certification within one year of hire.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Mansioni

• Provide CT imaging for patients to assist physicians in expediting needed care.
• Perform diagnostic and interventional procedures per department protocols.
• Provide image feedback for quality improvement and ensure proper patient identification.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality and adhere to UK HealthCare Values.

Conoscenze

CT imaging knowledge

Patient care skills

Formazione

Associate degree or higher in Radiology

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Required License/Registration/Certification

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ( ARRT ) and Kentucky State Radiation Operators License at time of hire, Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire, Computed Tomography (CT) certification within one year of hire date

Physical Requirements

This position requires regularly lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; and performing tasks with repetitive motions; intermittently standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and occasionally working at heights above four feet and/or in confined spaces. Also involves regular to occasional risk of injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, radiation, burns, cuts/punctures, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.

Shift

Two 12 hr shifts 630a – 7, two 8 hr shifts 730a – 4, Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri. Rotating every 8th weekend

Job Summary

The CT Technologist provides CT imaging for patients that assists the patient’s physician in expediting needed care. Quality, efficiency, and service excellence are all essential parts of this position. Duties include: performing diagnostic and interventional procedures per department protocols, providing feedback on image for improvement as needed, addressing customer needs appropriately according to age specific, service specific and disease specific criteria, and utilizing proper procedure for identifying patients.
Maintaining patient efficiency by spending the most appropriate amount of time for each task and interaction will be an essential job function, and adhering to the UK HealthCare Values during interactions with patients, coworkers, and physicians, as well as all external and internal customers will also be essential. Maintaining privacy and confidentiality is required. This position will also assist in a QA review to maintain professional standards for themselves and any technologists that they are called upon to assist. Maintaining patient efficiency by spending the most appropriate amount of time for each task and interaction will be an essential job function. Maintaining privacy and confidentiality is required.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Excellent patient care skills and technical/CT knowledge

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

At least one year of CT experience preferred

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/08/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Have you obtained an associates degree or higher in Radiology, or are you actively enrolled in a program with an anticipated graduation date?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you have not yet graduated, when is your anticipated graduation date?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * This position requires you to currently hold or be eligible to obtain both ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification, as well as a Kentucky Radiation Operator’s License by date of hire. Will you be able to meet both of these requirements?
  • Yes
  • No
• * This position requires CT (Computed Tomography) certification within one year of hire. Are you aware of this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No
• * BLS (Basic Life Support) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required within 90 days of hire. Are you aware of this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No