CT Technologist II

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Edgewood, KY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a CT Technologist II for our Edgewood Radiology department located within the Edgewood hospital. This is a full-time position with 36 hours per week, specifically on the 3rd Shift (24/36 2-12 position). The role involves producing high-quality radiographs and CT scans for interpretation and diagnosis, while demonstrating respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in all interactions. The position requires the technologist to operate equipment safely and efficiently, compute and utilize proper radiation exposure factors, ensure patient safety before, during, and after scans, and perform routine equipment maintenance. Compliance with BSI precautions and medical, state, and federal safety standards is mandatory. The technologist must be proficient in all ordered CT procedures, effectively use computer systems while adhering to HIPAA guidelines, obtain and record patient data, ensure correct charging, coding, and modifiers, review images for quality, and assist with QC, QA, QI, or ACR as needed. Other duties may be assigned.

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.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriately.
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.