Cat Scan Technician

Lifepoint Health®; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Join Lifepoint Health® as a Cat Scan (CT) Technician in Wilson, North Carolina. This full-time role involves providing computed tomography imaging while ensuring patient safety and comfort. You will review patient histories, position patients, and analyze imaging results.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and necessary certifications including BLS. Comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and professional development, will be provided to support your growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• Current Radiation Operator Certificate in North Carolina.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiology.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide computed tomography imaging as per standards.
• Review patient history and physician’s orders.
• Educate patients about procedures and equipment.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

Two-year certificate, associate degree and/or baccalaureate degree

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Wilson 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 (CT) Technician joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

Schedule

Full Time Days

More About Our Team

Wilson Medical Center is committed to always providing excellent care to our community. Our 294‑bed facility provides services to residents of Wilson County and surrounding communities. Our commitment to high‑quality healthcare is strong. We bring new and innovative programs to those who matter the most – our community.

How You’ll Contribute

• Provides computed tomography imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Reviews patient history and physician’s orders.
• Educates patients 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.

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: Two‑year certificate, associate degree and/or baccalaureate degree.
• Minimum Work Experience: ARRT should have one year of DMS experience (preferred only).
• Licenses: Current Radiation Operator Certificate in the state of North Carolina. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiology.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS).
• On‑Call Availability: Must accept on‑call assignments for regularly scheduled shifts and be available to report to facility within 30 minutes of notification. This status will be determined by technologist on duty.
• Skills and Abilities: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

EEOC Statement

"Wilson Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wilson 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."