Radiology CT Tech/UKHC

Job Details

Job Title: Radiology CT Tech/UKHC

Requisition Number: RE54121

Working Title: CT Technologist - Chandler

Department Name: H3181: CT Services

Work Location: Lexington

Grade Level: 10

Salary Range: $29.95-39.10/hour

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: AA

Required Related Experience: 0 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and Kentucky State Radiation Operators License at time of hire, Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire, Computed Tomography (CT) certification within one year of hire date

Physical Requirements: This position requires regularly lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; working in confined spaces; occasionally sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing). Also involves some risk of injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to radiation, burns, cuts/punctures, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, recombinant DNA or viral vectors, and combative/violent people.

Shift: Dayshift; Weekends and holidays are required. Call with a 1-hour response time is also required.

Job Summary: The CT Technologist provides CT imaging for patients that assists the patient’s physician in expediting needed care. Quality, efficiency, and service excellence are all essential parts of this position. Duties include: performing diagnostic and interventional procedures per department protocols, providing feedback on image for improvement as needed, addressing customer needs appropriately according to age specific, service specific and disease specific criteria, and utilizing proper procedure for identifying patients. Maintaining patient efficiency by spending the most appropriate amount of time for each task and interaction will be an essential job function, and adhering to the UK HealthCare Values during interactions with patients, coworkers, and physicians, as well as all external and internal customers will also be essential. Maintaining privacy and confidentiality is required. This position will also assist in a QA review to maintain professional standards for themselves and any technologists that they are called upon to assist. Maintaining patient efficiency by spending the most appropriate amount of time for each task and interaction will be an essential job function. Maintaining privacy and confidentiality is required.

The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted based on current demand for this role. The minimum hourly rate for this position will now be $29.95/hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Excellent patient care skills and technical/CT knowledge.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No

Preferred Education/Experience: At least one year of CT experience preferred.