Radiographer and CT I, Certified (PRN)

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Description:

• Job Description

• Essential Functions

  • Verifies orders and patient identity prior to examination, obtains and communicates clinical history.

  • Operates computed tomographic equipment and accessories, demonstrating competency in CT techniques and safety procedures.

  • Selects and edits scanning protocols to optimize diagnostic value, positions and accommodates patients, and responds to patient distress.

  • Evaluates images for technical quality, uses display parameters, and ensures accurate patient identification on all images and CDs.

  • Practices radiation protection principles to minimize exposure for patients, self, and others.

  • Demonstrates competency in venipuncture, selects veins, and administers contrast media as prescribed.

  • Performs diagnostic testing and quality assurance on equipment, reports malfunctions, and coordinates service as needed.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  
  
  Education Requirement

  Graduate of a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) accredited radiography program or equivalent

  
  
  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

  Basic Life Support (BLS), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with CT certification RT (R) (CT) (ARRT) in applicable state

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

  F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% 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: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

  J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

  K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

  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: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

  P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

  Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% 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 lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions. Also involves intermittent risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; intermittent risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; intermittent exposure to cuts or punctures; regular exposure to radiation; and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, burns, temperature extremes, loud noises, working in confined spaces, and combative or violent people. Occasional job-related travel may also be required.

  
  
  
   

  Additional Job Descriptions

  N/A

Department:

CT Scanner

Shift:

Flex (United States of America)

Address:

2201 Lexington Avenue

City, State:

Ashland, Kentucky