CT Technologist
Lexington, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1740 Nicholasville Road

CT Technologist

Location

• Lexington, Kentucky

Schedule

• 1st shift
• 5x8s, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Call, weekends, and holidays required

Contract Length

• 14 weeks

Job Summary

• Performs CT procedures and related image processing to support diagnosis or treatment.
• Uses professional judgment and follows medical ethics while providing patient care during exams.
• Monitors patients throughout procedures and applies radiation protection and ALARA principles.
• Supports pediatric imaging adjustments in accordance with ACR Image Gently.

Required Qualifications

• Valid CT Technologist license in Kentucky
• 3 years of CT Technologist experience
• CT Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS
• ARRT (R)
• ARRT (CT)
• Associate's degree in Radiology
• Mammography Technologist experience

Key Responsibilities

• Verify orders and patient identity before exams
• Perform and document peripheral venipuncture when needed
• Document patient-care incidents in the electronic health record
• Perform and document time-out procedures for invasive exams
• Provide post-processing for exams per department protocol
• Coordinate with transport and nursing units for patient exams
• Assist radiologists and authorized providers with exams and procedures
• Maintain image quality, quality control, and equipment checks
• Report equipment malfunctions and environmental safety concerns
• Participate in training new employees and supervising imaging students on site