Cat Scan; CT Technologist, Acute

Meadowview Regional Medical Center

Full Time | Days

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Meadowview Regional Medical Center is a 100-bed, acute care, Joint Commission accredited facility named one of the 100 Top Hospitals in the country five times in the past decade. We strive to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve.

Nestled along the south banks of the Ohio River in northeastern Kentucky, the picturesque town of Maysville is one of the state's best kept secrets. We are proud to offer amenities of a larger metropolitan area, with the comforts and intimacy of a small city, southern hospitality and progressive leadership have made this city live much larger than its size.

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We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits
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  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO
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  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth
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  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being
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  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development
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  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

He or she must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of anatomy. The technologist must demonstrate thorough knowledge and skill and understanding of image quality. Must be able to communicate to patients the nature of the tests and relieve their anxiety. Must demonstrate an understanding of Radiographic Positioning, Radiographic Technique, Radiation Safety, Imaging Equipment, Infection Control and Quality Control techniques. Presents a pleasant and helpful manner to patients, physicians, subordinates and other members of the department staff and assists in maintaining a work area free from hazards.

The CT Technologist must perform routine diagnostic imaging studies, as needed.

• Ensures that patient examinations are performed in an accurate and timely manner; not to exceed 30 minutes.
• Provides accurate patient positioning, computer entries and filming.
• Performs nuclear medicine scans according to established protocols.
• Administers radiopharmaceuticals to patient according to the radiologist prescribed protocols.
• Maintains an effective use of time, reports availability accordingly.
• Demonstrates a willingness and ability to assist others. Consistently displays team effort.
• Applies knowledge to produce high quality diagnostic scan images with use of professional knowledge to meet or exceed department guidelines.
• Maintains exam accuracy, i.e., minimum views, labeling, patient dose, positioning, patient history and shielding.
• Minimizes patient exposure.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment performance. Reports malfunctions to supervisor. Conveys to supervisor any problems related to supplies or equipment as well as information pertaining to the problem.
• Demonstrates the ability to resolve problems. Demonstrates the ability to catch on or understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make sound judgments
• Demonstrates technical knowledge. Demonstrates the ability to provide patient education relating to diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures.
• Learns and maintains knowledge of current imaging techniques. Identifies methods to improve diagnostic quality. Identifies methods to improve efficiency and customer relations.
• Accepts and initiates new tasks willingly.
• Maintains a safe working…