Cat Scan Technician (CT)

Lifepoint Health; Missoula (MT); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and accident insurance

401(k) retirement package

Free gym memberships

Ongoing career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Missoula, Montana is seeking a full-time Radiologic Technician for 12-hour night shifts. The successful candidate will monitor and educate patients, perform imaging procedures, and ensure the quality of imaging results. Applicants should have an Associate's or Baccalaureate degree, state licenses in Radiology, and BLS certification. This position offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage, financial protection, and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and physician's orders.
• Educate patients on procedures and equipment.
• Prepare and administer medications as needed.
• Monitor patient condition continuously.
• Perform imaging procedures and select exposure factors.

Skills

Patient education

Monitoring patient condition

Preparing and administering medications

Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions

Image quality analysis

Education

Associate's or Baccalaureate degree

Current Radiation Operator license in Montana

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology

BLS Certification

Job description

Full Time, 12 hour shifts

6:00 pm - 6:00 am

Rotating schedule off

Your experience matters

Community 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 Technicianjoining 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

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Community Medical Center is a leading healthcare system with 151 beds offering adult and pediatric treatments and technology combined with medical specialties and certifications often only available in major cities.

Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of western Montana, Missoula is between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks. Our diverse community serves as western Montana's hub for education and healthcare and offers the perfect blend of four-season outdoor recreation, small town charming and big city amenities.

How you'll contribute

• Reviews patient history and the 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 the 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 the patient and repeating the procedure. Enters, transmits, and reports scan results.

What we're looking for

• Education: Associate's degree and/or Baccalaureate degree
• License: Current Radiation Operator in the state of Montana and Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiology
• Certification: BLS

What we offer

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 andpart-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.

More about Community Medical Center

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Community Medical Center is a leading healthcare system with 151 beds offering adult and pediatric treatments and technology combined with medical specialties and certifications often only available in major cities.

EEOC Statement

Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Community 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.

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.