CT technologist II

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Florence, KY

About The Position

The CT Technologist II is a professionally trained individual who produces high-quality radiographs and CT images for interpretation and diagnosis. The role supports St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s mission to provide comprehensive, compassionate care and requires treating patients, families, visitors, and colleagues with respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy regardless of cultural background. The technologist operates CT equipment safely and efficiently, uses appropriate radiation exposure factors, screens and monitors patients, and performs ordered CT procedures. The role also includes maintaining and cleaning equipment, following infection-prevention and safety requirements, managing patient and procedure information in computer systems, documenting and charging procedures accurately, and reviewing images for quality. The technologist may assist with quality-control and accreditation activities and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved, accredited Radiologic Technology program.
ARRT (R)(CT) registration.
Current CPR certification.
Kentucky: KBMIRT Radiation Operator’s License – Radiography, temporary or permanent; associates with a temporary license have 12 months from issuance to obtain ARRT(R).
Indiana: Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) license as a Radiologic Technologist or Radiology Student Permit; associates with a student permit have 6 months from issuance to obtain ARRT(R).
Basic knowledge of or experience in other Radiology modalities.
Effective communication skills.
Proven competency in injecting intravenous contrast agents.
Advanced knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
Adequate clinical experience from an approved program.

Responsibilities

Operate all equipment effectively, safely, and efficiently.
Compute and use appropriate, safe radiation exposure factors.
Complete patient-condition screening before scans and remain aware of the patient’s condition after the CT scan.
Perform routine equipment cleaning and maintenance, comply with house-wide BSI precautions, and follow recommendations.
Follow required safety procedures and comply with medical, state, and federal safety standards.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care.
Perform ordered CT procedures proficiently and produce diagnostic images for Radiologist interpretation.
Use necessary computer systems in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
Obtain and record required patient data in accordance with medical-center, state, JCAHO, and other agency requirements.
Ensure procedures are charged correctly and that coding and modifiers are accurate.
Review images for quality and assist with QC, QA, QI, or ACR activities as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Treat patients, families, visitors, and employees with respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy.