CT Technologist 1

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Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for performing diagnostic and interventional CT imaging procedures according to departmental protocols. Ensures image quality, patient safety, and service excellence by adhering to established standards and providing feedback for continuous improvement. Addresses patient and customer needs with age-specific and service-specific criteria, maintaining efficiency and professionalism in all interactions. Assists with quality assurance reviews, upholds privacy and confidentiality, and supports a collaborative environment. Adheres to organizational values and behavioral standards while facilitating timely, accurate care.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and professional communication with patients, families, and team members.

• Reviews physician orders, explains procedures, and provides patient education as needed.

• Operates diagnostic imaging and CT equipment, ensuring technical and diagnostic quality.

• Adheres to all relevant enterprise and departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Maintains accurate, timely, and complete medical records and documentation.

• Ensures proper cleaning, maintenance, and quality control of equipment and work areas.

• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and participates in removal of expired items.

• Adapts imaging techniques and workflow to meet patient needs and clinical situations.

• Participates in ongoing professional development, maintains required certifications, and attends mandatory meetings.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a designated technical area

Experience Requirement

0–2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Computed Tomography (CT), Basic Life Support (BLS), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 1. Never

L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 pounds. Also involves intermittent repetitive motion (such as operating equipment); occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; occasional risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, and risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department:

Diagnostic Imaging

Shift:

Flex (United States of America)

Address:

222 Medical Circle

City, State:

Morehead, Kentucky