Cat Scan Technician (CT)

Lifepoint Health®; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Tuition assistance for education and培训

Paid time off and disability coverage

Wellness programs and employee support

Job summary

Ottumwa Regional Health Center, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Cat Scan Technician to support imaging exams and patient care in a busy radiology department. You will review orders, educate patients, prepare contrast, monitor status, and ensure image quality with proper safety protocols.

Your responsibilities include operating CT equipment, troubleshooting issues, and reporting results while maintaining compassionate patient interactions and adherence to regulations.

Qualifications

• Two-year certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor’s degree in a radiologic technology-related field.
• Current Radiation Operator Certificate in state of practice; ARRT certification in Radiology and CT.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and physician orders to plan exams.
• Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure understanding.
• Prepare and administer contrast media and medications within scope of practice.
• Monitor patient condition and respond to changes appropriately.
• Prepare equipment, perform QC checks, and ensure safety standards.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and report malfunctions.
• Position patients and perform imaging procedures.
• Analyze imaging results, identify quality issues, and make adjustments as needed.
• Enter, transmit, and report scan results.

Skills

Patient education

Patient communication

Education

Two-year certificate

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

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

Schedule: Full-time

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:

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patients on procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice when ordered.
• Monitors patient condition and responds to changes appropriately.
• Prepares equipment and supplies; implements safety standards and performs quality control checks.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions.
• Positions patients and performs imaging procedures.
• Analyzes imaging results, identifies quality issues, and takes corrective action, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures if needed.
• 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's degree, or Baccalaureate degree.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current Radiation Operator Certificate in state of practice; registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiology and Computed Tomography; BLS 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.