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Lifepoint Health® · 3 months ago

Cat Scan (CT) Technologist, Acute

989 Medical Park Dr, Maysville, KY, 41056, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Lifepoint Health® is a healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high quality, cost-effective healthcare in the communities it serves. They are seeking a Cat Scan Technologist who will perform routine diagnostic imaging studies, ensure accurate patient examinations, and maintain a safe working environment while collaborating with medical staff.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Ensures that patient examinations are performed in an accurate and timely manner; not to exceed 30 minutes

Provides accurate patient positioning, computer entries and filming

Performs nuclear medicine scans according to established protocols

Administers radiopharmaceuticals to patient according to the radiologist prescribed protocols

Maintains an effective use of time, reports availability accordingly

Demonstrates a willingness and ability to assist others. Consistently displays team effort

Applies knowledge to produce high quality diagnostic scan images with use of professional knowledge to meet or exceed department guidelines

Maintains exam accuracy, i.e., minimum views, labeling, patient dose, positioning, patient history and shielding

Minimizes patient exposure

Maintains knowledge of equipment performance. Reports malfunctions to supervisor. Conveys to supervisor any problems related to supplies or equipment as well as information pertaining to the problem

Demonstrates the ability to resolve problems. Demonstrates the ability to catch on or understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make sound judgments

Demonstrates technical knowledge. Demonstrates the ability to provide patient education relating to diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures

Learns and maintains knowledge of current imaging techniques. Identifies methods to improve diagnostic quality. Identifies methods to improve efficiency and customer relations

Accepts and initiates new tasks willingly

Maintains a safe working environment. Maintains a professional environment, cleanliness, attire and positive pleasant attitude

Utilizes appropriate lines of communication

Maintains a good working relationship with nursing staff, referring physicians and department

Complies with hospital and imaging policy/procedures 100% of the time. Personnel file has no instances of personal counseling or corrective action for the evaluation year

Follows Infection Control Policies and Procedures—both hospital-wide and department specific

Assumes responsibility for following compliance guidelines with federal, state and local regulations within the department

Performs duties reasonably assigned by the supervisor which may not be included in this document. Follows the oral and written directions given by supervisor(s) of the department

Follows Safety and Security policies and procedures, reporting violations as observed, through the channels defined by policy, making corrective action immediately on life-safety issues

Participates in the management and utilization of resources, including but not limited to, personnel and supplies

Accepts and strives to learn new tasks and routines. Takes responsibility for maintaining accountability for improving job knowledge and skills

Shows active participation in the Performance Improvement initiatives for Department/Hospital/System, participating on Teams as appropriate

Qualification

Radiologic TechnologyCT ImagingRadiation SafetyBLS CertificationPatient CommunicationInfection ControlTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

High school graduate or GED and a graduate of a JRC/CAHEA approved program in Radiologic Technology

The CT technologist must be registered or registry eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist

BLS

One year recent experience in General Radiography

Preferred

One or more years CT experience preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Company

Lifepoint Health®

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Lifepoint Health is a leading healthcare provider that serves patients, clinicians, communities and partner organizations across the healthcare continuum.

Founded in 1999

Brentwood, Tennessee, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.lifepointhealth.net

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