CT Technologist II

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Edgewood, KY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Professionally trained individual who produces high quality radiographs and CT’s for interpretation and diagnosis. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved accredited program of Radiologic Technology.
ARRT (R)(CT) Registered
Current CPR certification.
Kentucky KBMIRT Radiation Operator's License - Radiography (Temporary or Permanent)
Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) License – (Radiologic Technologist or Radiology Student Permit)
Basic knowledge or experience in other modalities of Radiology.
Effective communication skills
Proven competency to inject intravenous contrast agents.
Advanced knowledge of cross section anatomy.
Adequate clinical experience from an approved program.

Nice To Haves

Associate has 12 months from the issuance of a Temporary KBMIRT Radiation Operator’s License – Radiography to obtain ARRT(R).
Associate has 6 months from the issuance of a Radiology Student Permit to obtain ARRT(R).

Responsibilities

Operates all equipment in an effective, safe and efficient manner
Computes and utilizes proper and safe radiation exposure factors.
Ensures all screening of patient’s condition is complete prior to the initiation of the scan and continue to be aware of the patient’s condition after the CT Scan.
Performs routine maintenance in cleaning all equipment.
Complies with house-wide BSI precautions and follows recommendations.
Follow the safety steps required to perform their duties and be in compliance with medical, state and federal safety standards.
Must be proficient in all aspects of ordered CT procedures.
Effectively utilizes all necessary computer systems in compliance with HIPPA guidelines.
Obtains and records all patient data as required by the medical center, state, JCAHO or other agencies.
Ensure proper charging of all procedures, coding, and modifiers are correct.
Reviews images for high quality.
Assist in performing QC, QA, QI or ACR as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.