AA

0 yrs

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and Kentucky State Radiation Operators License at time of hire, Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire, Computed Tomography (CT) certification within one year of hire date

This position requires regularly lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; and performing tasks with repetitive motions; intermittently standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and occasionally working at heights above four feet and/or in confined spaces. Also involves regular to occasional risk of injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, radiation, burns, cuts/punctures, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.

Day shift position. Rotating weekends, call with 1 hour response time, and holidays required.

The CT Technologist provides CT imaging for patients that assists the patient’s physician in expediting needed care. Quality, efficiency, and service excellence are all essential parts of this position. Duties include: performing diagnostic and interventional procedures per department protocols, providing feedback on image for improvement as needed, addressing customer needs appropriately according to age specific, service specific and disease specific criteria, and utilizing proper procedure for identifying patients.

Maintaining patient efficiency by spending the most appropriate amount of time for each task and interaction will be an essential job function, and adhering to the UK HealthCare Values during interactions with patients, coworkers, and physicians, as well as all external and internal customers will also be essential. Maintaining privacy and confidentiality is required. This position will also assist in a QA review to maintain professional standards for themselves and any technologists that they are called upon to assist. Maintaining patient efficiency by spending the most appropriate amount of time for each task and interaction will be an essential job function. Maintaining privacy and confidentiality is required.

The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted based on current demand for this role. The minimum hourly rate for this position will now be $29.95/hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience.

Internal Employee Being Considered, (IEBC)

Excellent patient care skills and technical/CT knowledge.

At least one year of CT experience preferred.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.