CT tech Train Weekend Option

Owensboro Health • Owensboro, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides imaging services to patients under the supervision of a registered CT Technologist.

Requirements

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under direct supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.
• No experience required
• Diploma, Associate's degree or higher in Science or related field required upon hire
• RT(R) - Registered as a Radiological Technologist in Radiology required upon hire
• ROC - Radiation Operator Certification in the state of Kentucky required upon hire
• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position
• RT(CT) - Registered as a Radiological Technologist in Computed Tomography required within 24 months of employment in this position

Responsibilities

• Assists to position patients and selects exposure factors accurately.
• Utilizes radiation protection and safety standards.
• Applies as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) principles to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Assists the physician in a variety of imaging procedures.
• May be required to prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications within accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Responsible for setting up and providing equipment and supplies before, during, and after procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree