CAT Scan Technician

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a full-time Radiologic Technologist specializing in CT for weekend nights in Nashville, TN. The role involves performing imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety, and adhering to established protocols. With a sign-on bonus of up to $12,000, this position offers various benefits including paid time off, health insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification required prior to hire date.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• 2 years cumulative experience or 4 years applicable job-specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform computerized tomographic procedures per established protocols.
• Administer contrast media and monitor patient activities.
• Follow radiation safety procedures.

Skills

Patient Preparation

Radiation Safety

Technical Parameter Selection

Education

High School diploma or Associate's degree

Job description

Details

• Sign-On Bonus:Up to $12,000
• Department:Imaging - CT
• Schedule:Full-Time / Weekend Option / Nights (F-Su, 7p to 7:30a)
• Hospital:Ascension Saint Thomas West
• Location:Nashville, TN

*ARRT Certification Required

*Cross-training opportunities available

*No Call shifts

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Perform computerized tomographic procedures for the diagnosis of disease and injury according to protocols established by radiologists.

• Prepare and position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Observe patient during procedure and report abnormal activity.
• Monitor protocols and recommend updates or refinements as warranted.
• Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

One or more of the following required:

• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Computed Tomography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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