CT/X-Ray Tech Full-Time Days
ScionHealth
- Louisville, Kentucky, United States
- Louisville, Kentucky, United States
À propos
- 8am - 8pm
- Rotating Weekends
Kindred Hospital Louisville is a 123-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period; including 16 Special Care Unit beds and 4 negative pressure rooms. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care 7 days a week so you can start your journey to wellness anytime. To the benefit of our patients, families and visitors, we are located in the Original Highlands neighborhood, a short drive away from downtown, Cherokee Park and a number of boutique shops and restaurants.
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%
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
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
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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