Cat Scan Technician

Socket.dev; Clyde (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Haywood Regional Medical Center in Clyde, NC is seeking a Cat Scan Tech (CT Tech) to join our imaging team. You will review orders, educate patients, administer contrast as appropriate, monitor patients, and ensure image quality.

The role requires an ARRT registration and a 2-year certificate or higher; BLS within 30 days; one year of experience preferred. We offer comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, 401(k), and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have ARRT certification/registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and orders.
• Educate patients about procedures and equipment.
• Administer contrast media and/or medications as appropriate.
• Monitor patient condition and respond to changes.
• Prepare equipment and supplies.
• Ensure safety standards and perform QC on equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.

Skills

Patient education

Radiology procedures

Safety protocols

Equipment troubleshooting

ARRT registration

Education

2-year certificate / ASRT eligible

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Schedule: PRN, Variable

Your experience matters Haywood Regional 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 Tech (CT Tech) 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

Join our Imaging Team. Come be a part of a dedicated, patient-focused imaging department where your skills in X-ray, CT, and MRI help deliver accurate diagnoses and compassionate care. At Haywood Regional Medical Center, we combine advanced technology with a supportive, collaborative work environment that values your expertise and encourages professional growth. Every image you perform makes a difference, helping providers make informed decisions and improving patient outcomes.

How you’ll contribute

A CT Tech who excels in this role:

• 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.

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

Must have a 2-year certificate, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree as well as a current ARRT registration. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• One year of experience preferred

More about Haywood Regional

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Haywood Regional Medical Center is licensed for 154 beds and offers a comprehensive array of services and 11 multi-specialty physician clinics. We also offer a 54,000 square foot Health and Fitness Center including personal training, indoor pool, massage therapy, and nursery.

EEOC Statement

“Haywood Regional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Haywood Regional 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.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.