Cat Scan (CT) Technician

Memorial Physician Practices; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Financial wellness programs including loan assistance

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is looking for a dedicated Cat Scan Technician in Hickory, North Carolina. This full-time position requires a commitment to patient care, with responsibilities including administering medications and performing diagnostic procedures. You will be part of a team at Frye Regional Medical Center, dedicated to improving community health.

The role demands at least a two-year degree and a valid Radiation Operator Certificate. Join us for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient lives while benefiting from a robust compensation package, including tuition assistance and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Two (2) year certificate, associate degree or bachelor's degree.
• Current Radiation Operator Certificate in the current state.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiology and CT.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications.
• Monitors patient condition and reports changes.
• Implements safety standards and performs quality control procedures.

Skills

Patient education

Radiopharmaceutical administration

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Two (2) year certificate or associate degree in relevant field

Current Radiation Operator Certificate

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Facility Name: Frye Regional Medical Center

Schedule: This is a full-time, night shift role that will work weekdays, rotating weekends and holidays.

Your experience matters

Frye Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Cat Scan Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Frye Regional Medical Center provides patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you!

How you'll contribute

Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals as well as other medications to patients and performs the diagnostic study per physician orders. Additional responsibilities include:

• 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 and repeating procedure.
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
• On Call Availability: Must accept on call assignments for regularly scheduled shifts and be available to report to facility within 30 minutes of notification.

Why Join Us

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

What We're Looking For

• Two (2) year certificate, associate degree or bachelor's degree.
• Current Radiation Operator Certificate in current state.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiology and CT.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

EEOC Statement

Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.