Job Title
Radiology CT Tech/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE47124
Working Title
CT Technologist
Department Name
H3181: CT Services
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
10
Salary Range
$23.25-39.10/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
AA
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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
Heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects over 50 lbs
Shift
Varies, call with 1 hour response time and participation in holiday rotation required.
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. 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 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.
The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted based on current demand for this role. The minimum hourly rate for this position will now be $29.95/hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Leadership skills, critical thinking, time management, attention to detail, high-touch patient experience, maintain composure in high stress environment, excellent communicator, flexible, ability to work in a teaching environment, managing competing priorities, radiation safety, and knowledge of CT image quality and production.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Associate’s degree plus three or more years related experience in academic medical center CT department, Cardiac CT, Adult and Pediatric patient care experience, Level 1 trauma experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply
10/02/2024
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