Radiology CT Tech/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY seeks a CT Technologist to provide radiology CT imaging for patient care. Role requires ARRT certification with state license by hire; BLS and CT certification within specified timelines. Two 12-hour and two 8-hour shifts provide coverage, with rotating weekends. AA degree required; CT experience preferred.

The CT Technologist will support department protocols, ensure privacy and safety, and assist in QA activities while maintaining excellent patient care standards.

Qualifications

• AA degree required or equivalent
• 0 yrs experience required but CT experience preferred
• ARRT certification and Kentucky Radiation Operators License at hire, BLS within 90 days, CT certification within 1 year

Responsibilities

• Perform CT imaging to support physician orders and expedite care
• Maintain patient safety and privacy during procedures
• Support QA reviews and professional standards as needed

Skills

Excellent patient care

Technical CT knowledge

Education

AA

Job description

Job Title

Radiology CT Tech/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE54610

Working Title

CT Technologist

Department Name

H3181: CT Services

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

10

Salary Range

$30.87-39.10/hour

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

AA

Required Related Experience

0 yrs

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?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

At least one year of CT experience preferred

Deadline to Apply

09/23/2026

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