Lifepoint Health’s Central Kentucky market is comprised of four acute care, community-based hospitals, with over 50 outpatient clinics that provide comprehensive healthcare in the Bluegrass region. Bluegrass Community Hospital (Versailles, KY), Bourbon Community Hospital (Paris, KY), Clark Regional Medical Center (Winchester, KY), and Georgetown Community Hospital (Georgetown, KY) are committed to our mission of making communities healthier. As an integrated network, our facilities have the ability and resources to develop opportunities for professional growth and advancement to accomplish your career goals. We take pride in personalized patient care backed by high-quality designations to support a culture of safety for both employees and patients. Get back to the heart of your community by caring for your neighbors -- join our team today!
Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
Prepares equipment and supplies.
Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient andrepeating procedure.
Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
Assist Director in hiring of new staff, will serve as preceptor for new staff while training, provide educational in-services as needed, staff schedules, policy review, Dose Watch and Dose Check reporting, etc.
Manages Dose Index Reporting, (superuser, facilitates users, etc) reports benchmarking as necessary to RDOP committee, etc.
Maintains ACR accreditation on the CT Scanners, renewal process completed timely and submitted.
Minimum EducationGraduate of a Program in Discipline - RequiredARRT CT Registry - Required
Bachelor’s degree - Preferred
Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Certifications:□ Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire□ ARRT Board Registry in CT
Licenses:Kentucky State Radiation Operators License
