Radiology CT Tech/UKHC at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Radiology CT Tech/UKHC
Requisition Number	RE47140
Working Title	CT Technologist - WEPP
Department Name	H3181: CT Services
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	10
Salary Range	$23.25-39.10/hour
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Part-Time
Required Education	AA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	0 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	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
Physical Requirements	Heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects over 50 lbs.
Shift	Weekend nights, requires call with 1 hr. response time and participation in the holiday rotation.
Job Summary	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. 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 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. 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. Exciting new opportunity to work weekends at a premium pay rate. This position requires staff to work 2, 12-hour shifts each weekend, consisting of two morning or two evening shifts (specific hours vary by unit and must fall within policy). Weekend Premium Pay (WEPP) staff accrue vacation leave totaling 4 weekends per year. Other benefits provided to WEPP staff include university credit for health insurance, basic life insurance, and 200% retirement contribution. Come join our amazing team and receive several of our exceptional full-time benefits while only working 2 shifts per week!”
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	CT experience, patient care, excellent communication skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Associate’s degree plus one or more years CT experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply	10/02/2024
Our University Community	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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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 check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you able to obtain CT certification within one year of hire date?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or eligible to obtain within 90 days of hire?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have a diploma, associates degree or higher in radiology, or anticipate receiving a degree?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • HospitalCareers.com
   • Indeed.com
   • LinkedIn.com
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
   • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
   • Careerbuilder.com
   • UK Job Fair
   • None of the Above
5. * This position requires you to currently hold or be eligible to obtain both ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification, as well as a Kentucky Radiation Operator’s License by date of hire. Will you be able to meet both of these requirements?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

PI250041316

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