CT/X-Ray Tech Full-Time Days

Description $15K Sign-On-Bonus!

• 8am - 8pm
• Rotating Weekends

Kindred Hospital Louisville is a 123-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period; including 16 Special Care Unit beds and 4 negative pressure rooms. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care 7 days a week so you can start your journey to wellness anytime. To the benefit of our patients, families and visitors, we are located in the Original Highlands neighborhood, a short drive away from downtown, Cherokee Park and a number of boutique shops and restaurants.

Job Summary

• Performs a variety of specialized tasks involved in the performance of CT scans

Essential Functions

• Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of CT scanners and related equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures
• Position patients of CT scans using immobilization and protective equipment, as necessary
• Schedule patients for procedures, assist with clerical functions
• Dispense oral contrast to patients for CT scans
• Load and operate power injections for contrast media administration
• Provide care for the psychological and physical needs of patients for CT scans
• Adheres to protocol scan length to optimize patient dose
• Confirms patient position matches the selected scanning orientation parameters
• Utilizes Iso centering of the anatomy of interest to optimize dose
• Optimizes technical factors to minimize radiation exposure to the patient while maintaining diagnostic image quality
• Uses radiation shielding devices
• Evaluate CT scans for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence of exposure and appropriately label
• Records patient dose and administration of contrast medication as per policy
• Document appropriate charging of procedures and supplies
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Assist radiologist with interventional CT procedures if applicable
• Provide orientation and training for new CT technologists

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Must read, write, and speak fluent English
• Must have good and regular attendance
• Approximate percent of time required to travel 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications Education

• Graduate of an accredited institution in Medical Radiography and/or completed and passed an approved course in Computed Tomography

Licenses/Certifications

• ARRT certification/registration in Radiography R.T.(R) and/or computed tomography R.T.(CT) and meet qualification required by the state working in
• Current BLS certification.

Experience

• One year of experience in diagnostic radiology or other imaging modality preferred