Cat Scan Technologist

Lifepoint Health•Maysville, KY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Fleming County Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital with a reputation for continuous quality improvement, patient-centered care, payment innovation, and professionalism. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and recently received Chest Pain Accreditation through the American College of Cardiology.

Requirements

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) required
ARRT, JRCERT, ARMRIT, or NMTCB registry in Radiology, Radiation Therapy, MR, or Nuclear Medicine Registry required
ARRT Registry in Computed Tomography (CT) required (within 1 year hire/transfer)

Nice To Haves

1 year in Radiologic technology, Radiation Therapy, MR, Nuclear Medicine, or CT procedures preferred

Responsibilities

When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
Assist with orientation and training of personnel and students.
Participates and attends meetings as required and/or assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.