CT/X-Ray Tech, Acute

Lifepoint Health • Maysville, KY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs Radiology and CT studies to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards as it relates to the care provided to all age groups of patients ranging from infants to geriatric. Maintains efficient and effective department operation while requiring compliance with all JCAHO, federal, and state laws
Provides patient education
Assists in maintaining records and reports
Takes call as scheduled
Interacts professionally with patients, patient’s family, physicians, physician’s offices, and other departments throughout the hospital to ensure the appropriate and highest quality of patient care
Demonstrates good radiation safety practices
Is able to perform radiographic and CT (or mammography), for all age groups including infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
Is familiar with the proper procedure for screening patients for contrast risks, injecting contrast, and contrast reactions Starts INT’s using proper technique
Is familiar with the RIS, Teleradiology, Tele-neurology, AW Workstation, and PACS systems
Monitors departmental activities to ensure accuracy and efficiency of procedures
Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient
Is familiar with and follows HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality
Administers Oral and IV contrast under the direction and supervision of a Radiologist
Work involves potential exposure to ionizing radiation

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology
• Registered or eligible for registry by the ARRT in Radiography and cross trained in CT/MRI/Mammography or Registered in CT/MRI/Mammography within 12 months of hire.
• BLS required by completion of hospital orientation.

Responsibilities

• Performs Radiology and CT studies to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards as it relates to the care provided to all age groups of patients ranging from infants to geriatric.
• Maintains efficient and effective department operation while requiring compliance with all JCAHO, federal, and state laws
• Provides patient education
• Assists in maintaining records and reports
• Takes call as scheduled
• Interacts professionally with patients, patient’s family, physicians, physician’s offices, and other departments throughout the hospital to ensure the appropriate and highest quality of patient care
• Demonstrates good radiation safety practices
• Is able to perform radiographic and CT (or mammography), for all age groups including infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Is familiar with the proper procedure for screening patients for contrast risks, injecting contrast, and contrast reactions Starts INT’s using proper technique
• Is familiar with the RIS, Teleradiology, Tele-neurology, AW Workstation, and PACS systems
• Monitors departmental activities to ensure accuracy and efficiency of procedures
• Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient
• Is familiar with and follows HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality
• Administers Oral and IV contrast under the direction and supervision of a Radiologist
• Work involves potential exposure to ionizing radiation

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees