CT Technologist
Paducah, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 2501 Kentucky Avenue

CT Tech

Location: Paducah, Kentucky Employment Type: Clinical-Allied Department: Diagnostic and Imaging Services Contract Length: 10 weeks Schedule: 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (40 hours/week), 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Role Summary

With limited supervision, executes computed tomography and radiographic images. Gathers patient histories, prepares needed information for the patient record, notifies appropriate persons for equipment services and preventive maintenance, and orders and stocks supplies.

Key Responsibilities

• Image quality (40%): Prepares accurate records, manipulates computerized image data for interpretation and archiving, administers contrast media under physician direction and department policy, and reports equipment malfunctions to management.
• Patient care (25%): Verifies patient identity and orders, follows department protocol for all exams, monitors patients throughout exams, uses radiation protection, and assists the radiologist when needed.
• Quality control (10%): Completes equipment and room QC and orders and restocks supplies and linens.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited education program in imaging sciences
• Valid CT Technologist license in Kentucky (KBMIRT)
• ARRT registration in Radiography
• BLS certification
• At least 1 year of CT Technologist experience within the last year