X-RAY / CT Tech- PRN

## Description
**CT TECHNOLOGIST -X-RAY TECH**
**JOB DISCRIPTION AND DUTIES:**

• Interpreting the orders provided by the physician or other prescribing medical professional
• Explaining what will happen during the CT scan to patients
• Positioning patients properly to take the necessary images
• Administering IVs that contain contrast dyes to enhance imaging
• Examining images to ensure they’re usable
• Updating patient medical information
• Cleaning and maintaining CT scan equipment
• Keeping inventory of CT scan supplies and making orders for supply restocks as required

• \*\*\* Will also help with X-rays as needed
• **MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITES:**

• Deep familiarity with CT scan equipment
• Basic knowledge of anatomy, biology and how to administer IVs
• Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues with CT scan equipment performance
• Observational skills to notice any problems with images
• Strong oral communications skills to field patients’ questions and collaborate with other members of the care team
• Organizational skills to maintain an orderly supply area
• Mathematics skills to assist with contrast administration and maintain inventory
• Computer skills to operate CT scan equipment, use e-mail and update medical records using health information systems software

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:**

• Associate degree or equivalent in radiologic technology
• Valid Radiologic Technologist license from the state of Kentucky
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Current BLS Certification
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR