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UofL Health · 4 months ago

CT Technologist, Med Center East, 11a-11p, Part-time

Louisville, Kentucky

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with a focus on transforming community health through patient-centered care. They are seeking a CT Technologist to perform CT scans, assist radiologists, and ensure patient safety during examinations.

Health CareHospitalmHealthPrimary and Urgent CarePsychology

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

CT CertificationRegistered with ARRTKY Radiation Operators certificationBLSRadiologic TechnologyPatient educationCustomer relationsQuality improvement