Cat Scan (CT) Technician, Acute

National Park Medical Center; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Education assistance

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, AR is seeking a CT Technologist to perform high-quality CT exams, support patients, and help keep imaging services running smoothly on a full-time day schedule. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and compassionate imaging care in a supportive radiology environment.

Ideal candidates bring ARRT/JRCERT/NMTCB accredited training, an AR Radiation Operator certificate or progress toward ARRT(CT), and strong patient-care skills across age groups.

Qualifications

• 1 year in Radiologic technology or CT procedures; preferred
• Graduated from ARRT/JRCERT/ARMRIT/NMTCB accredited program; required
• Associate's degree; preferred
• Arkansas Radiation Operator Certificate or under supervision until ARRT(CT) is obtained; required
• BLS certification
• Strong patient-care skills across age groups
• Ability to lift/move patients and work safely around hazards

Responsibilities

• Perform CT imaging exams and ensure high diagnostic quality
• Review patient histories and provider orders
• Educate and prepare patients for procedures
• Administer contrast media within scope and monitor responses
• Maintain equipment, perform quality checks, and report issues
• Document, transmit, and communicate scan results
• Support performance improvement and continuing education
• Work flexible shifts and participate in on‑call rotations

Skills

CT imaging

Patient care

Safety protocols

Education

Associate's degree

ARRT/JRCERT accredited program

Job description

National Park Medical Center

CT Technologist, Acute

1910 Malvern Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901

FT | Days | 7a-7p | 3/12's | may be required to cover open shifts

Your experience matters

National Park 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 CT Technologist 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.

We're looking for a skilled CT Technologist who's passionate about delivering safe, accurate, and compassionate imaging care. In this role, you'll perform high‑quality CT exams, support patients through their procedures, and help keep our imaging services running smoothly.

If you're committed to excellent patient care and want to grow in a supportive radiology environment, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Perform CT imaging exams and ensure high diagnostic quality
• Review patient histories and provider orders
• Educate and prepare patients for procedures
• Administer contrast media within scope and monitor patient responses
• Maintain equipment, perform quality checks, and report issues
• Document, transmit, and communicate scan results
• Support performance improvement and continuing education
• Work flexible shifts and participate in on‑call rotations

What You Bring

• 1 year in Radiologic technology, Radiation Therapy, MR, Nuclear Medicine, or CT procedures; preferred
• Graduated from an ARRT, JRCERT, ARMRIT, or NMTCB accredited program in Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy, MR, or Nuclear Medicine; required
• Associate's degree; preferred
• Arkansas state Radiation Operator Certificate or be willing to work under supervision of an ARRT(CT) technologist until ARRT(CT) is obtained; required
• BLS certification
• Strong patient‑care skills and the ability to work with all age groups
• Ability to lift, move patients, and work safely around biological and chemical hazards

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.

EEOC Statement

National Park Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. National Park 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.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.