Cat Scan Technician (CT)

Lifepoint Health; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and financial protection

Tuition assistance and 401(k) package

Wellness programs and gym memberships

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a full-time Cat Scan Technician in Lake Havasu City, AZ. The position involves patient education, imaging procedures, and quality assurance. Applicants must hold an associate degree in radiologic technology and be certified. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including medical coverage, financial protection, and wellness programs. Join a team dedicated to community health and make a real difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technology program required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Previous hospital experience in CT is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and physician’s orders.
• Educate patients about procedures and equipment.
• Monitor patients' conditions continuously.
• Implement safety standards and perform quality control.
• Prepare equipment and supplies.
• Implement safety standards and quality control on equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Position patient and perform imaging procedures.
• Analyze results and identify image quality issues.
• Take action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning when needed.
• Enter, transmit, and report scan results.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Contrast media administration

Imaging procedure execution

Quality analysis

Education

Associate degree in radiologic technology

Basic Life Support (BLS)

ARRT RT (R)(CT)

AZ MRT Certification

Tools

CT scanner

Job description

Schedule: Full-Time 3/12 (12p-12:30am)

Your experience matters

Havasu Regional 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 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:

• Review patient history and physician’s order.
• Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure patient’s understanding and cooperation.
• When ordered, prepares and administer contrast media and/or medication within scope of practice.
• Monitor patients’ condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepare equipment and supplies.
• Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Position patient and perform imaging procedure(s).
• Analyze results and identify issues with the quality of imaging results.
• Take appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures.
• Enter, transmit, and report 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

Applicants should be a graduate of a Radiologic Technology program. Additional requirements include:

• Associate degree in radiologic technology preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• American Registry Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) RT (R)(CT) or (ARRT) RT (R) in preceptorship.
• AZ MRT – Certified Radiologic Technologist or AZ MRT Computed Tomography Preceptorship or Temporary Computed Tomography Technologist.
• Previous hospital experience in CT is preferred.

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Dian Rezendes by emailing [e-mail].

More about Havasu Regional Medical Center

Havasu Regional Medical Center is a 171-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Lake Havasu City, AZ community.

EEOC Statement

Havasu Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havasu Regional 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.