St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Location
Edgewood, Kentucky
The primary responsibility is producing high-quality radiographs and CT scans for interpretation and diagnosis by operating all equipment safely and efficiently. This includes computing proper radiation exposure factors, ensuring patient screening is complete, and maintaining equipment cleanliness.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Radiologic Technology program and hold ARRT (R)(CT) registration along with current CPR certification. Specific state licensure requirements for Kentucky or Indiana must be met, and proven competency in injecting intravenous contrast agents is necessary.
Job Duties: Operates all equipment in an effective, safe and efficient manner Computes and utilizes proper and safe radiation exposure factors. Ensures all screening of patient’s condition is complete prior to the initiation of the scan and continue to be aware of the patient’s condition after the CT Scan. Performs routine maintenance in cleaning all equipment. Complies with house-wide BSI precautions and follows recommendations. Follow the safety steps required to perform their duties and be in compliance with medical, state and federal safety standards. They must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriately. Must be proficient in all aspects of ordered CT procedures. This service provides diagnostic images for interpretation by the Radiologist. Effectively utilizes all necessary computer systems in compliance with HIPPA guidelines. Obtains and records all patient data as required by the medical center, state, JCAHO or other agencies. Ensure proper charging of all procedures, coding, and modifiers are correct. Reviews images for high quality. Assist in performing QC, QA, QI or ACR as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education, Credentials, Licenses: Education and National Credentials: Graduate of an approved accredited program of Radiologic Technology. ARRT (R)(CT) Registered Current CPR certification. State Licensure: Kentucky KBMIRT Radiation Operator's License - Radiography (Temporary or Permanent) Associate has 12 months from the issuance of a Temporary KBMIRT Radiation Operator’s License – Radiography to obtain ARRT(R). Indiana Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) License – (Radiologic Technologist or Radiology Student Permit) Associate has 6 months from the issuance of a Radiology Student Permit to obtain ARRT(R). Specialized Knowledge: Basic knowledge or experience in other modalities of Radiology. Effective communication skills Proven competency to inject intravenous contrast agents. Advanced knowledge of cross section anatomy. Kind and Length of Experience: Adequate clinical experience from an approved program. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, Southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and a heart for our community. We’re right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.
