Cat Scan Technician

Ottumwa Regional Health Center; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is seeking a Cat Scan Technician to join our radiology team during full-time night shifts. You will perform imaging procedures, ensure patient safety, and monitor quality of results while coordinating with clinicians to deliver timely diagnoses.

Qualified applicants will have ARRT/NMTCB accredited training and current BLS-HCP certification; registry in Radiology, Radiation Therapy, or Nuclear Medicine is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ARRT, JRCERT, ARMRIT, or NMTCB accredited program in Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy, MR, or Nuclear Medicine; associate degree preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP) certification required; ARRT or NMTCB registry in Radiology, Radiation Therapy, or Nuclear Medicine required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within scope of practice.
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports changes as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies; selects exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implements safety standards and performs quality control on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedures.
• Analyzes results and addresses image quality issues; repositions if needed.
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

Skills

Patient safety awareness

Imaging procedures

Quality control

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

ARRT/NMTCB accredited program

BLS-HCP certification

ARRT/NMTCB registry

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Ottumwa Regional Health 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.

Schedule: Full-time nights

Your Experience Matters

Ottumwa Regional Health 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.

How You'll Contribute

A Cat Scan Technician who excels in this role:

• 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. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.


• 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.

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

• Education: Graduated from an ARRT, JRCERT, ARMRIT, or NMTCB accredited program in Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy, MR, or Nuclear Medicine required. Associate's degree preferred.


• Licenses/Certifications: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) required; ARRT or NMTCB registry in Radiology, Radiation Therapy, or Nuclear Medicine Registry required.

More About Ottumwa Regional Health Center

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is a 217-bed hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Ottumwa community for over 133 years. We are proud to be recognized by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations.

EEOC Statement

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ottumwa Regional Health 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.