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CT/X-Ray Tech Full-Time Days

Kindred Healthcare
Posted 6 months ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Louisville, KY 40203, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • $15K sign-on bonus is offered for this CT Technologist position at ScionHealth, which requires a commitment to patient care and teamwork.
  • The role involves performing CT scans, operating CT scanners, and ensuring adherence to radiation safety procedures.
  • Candidates must have at least one year of experience in diagnostic radiology or another imaging modality, along with ARRT certification in Radiography and/or Computed Tomography.
  • The position requires strong communication skills, as well as the ability to assist with clerical functions and provide care for patients' psychological and physical needs.
  • Work hours are from 8 am to 8 pm with rotating weekends, and the role includes responsibilities such as scheduling patients and documenting procedures.

$15K Sign-On-Bonus!

  • 8am - 8pm
  • Rotating Weekends 

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

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%25
  • Performs other related duties as assigned


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



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