Description

American Traveler is seeking a CT Technologist for a hospital-based CT Scan department, requiring ARRT registration and a KY imaging license with strong knowledge of CT imaging principles and protocols.

Details

• Hospital-based CT Scan department
• Evening shift, 12-hour days
• 36 hours per week, 5 days per week

Requirements

• Associate's degree from a JRCERT-accredited Radiology Program, or military training graduate of a JRCERT-accredited program as validated by active ARRT certification
• ARRT registered or registry eligible
• Current KY Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy license (license required if applicable)
• Current BLS certification
• Strong knowledge of CT imaging principles, techniques, equipment operation, and scanning protocols
• Proficiency in image acquisition and post-processing techniques including windowing, reconstruction, and multiplanar reformatting
• Two (2) years of experience as a Rad Tech in diagnostic radiology preferred
• Prior hospital or medical imaging facility CT Technologist experience preferred
• Additional ARRT CT certification or equivalent preferred

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include patient preparation, positioning, and education on CT procedures and safety precautions
• Operates CT scanner to acquire diagnostic images, adjusting parameters such as slice thickness, exposure settings, and contrast administration to optimize image quality
• Monitors patients during scanning for adverse reactions and assists radiologists with image interpretation and documentation
• Provides guidance to colleagues on CT imaging techniques, patient positioning, and radiation safety; participates in new staff orientation and radiologic technology student education
• Adheres to radiation safety protocols and ALARA principles to minimize ionizing radiation exposure
• Performs daily equipment checks, quality control tests, and participates in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
• Candidate must provide MM/DD of date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN for consideration