Cat Scan Technician (CT), Acute

Lifepoint Health®; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

Education and tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Jackson Purchase Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Cat Scan Technician (CT) to perform computed tomography imaging with attention to safety, accuracy, and patient education. The role requires ARRT registration in Radiology and a Kentucky Radiation Operator Certificate, with on-call availability and the ability to work under pressure.

The CT tech will review orders, administer contrast when appropriate, monitor patients, and ensure high-quality imaging while maintaining safety

Qualifications

• Current Radiation Operator Certificate in Kentucky.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiology.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain composure under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide CT imaging in accordance with scope and standards of practice.
• Review patient history and physician orders.
• Educate patients about procedures and equipment.
• Prepare and administer contrast media within scope of practice.
• Monitor patient condition and respond to changes.
• Prepare equipment and supplies; ensure safety and quality control.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and report issues.
• Position patients and perform imaging procedures; analyze results and quality.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Education

KY Radiation Operator Certificate

ARRT radiology registration

Job description

Jackson Purchase 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 Tech (CT) 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.

More about our team

Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do.Through incredible teamwork and a medical staff beyond what you typically find in a small town, Jackson Purchase Medical Center aims to deliver the best healthcare available in the greater Western Kentucky region. We treat you like family because you are family. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center and our accredited chest pain center.

How you'll contribute

A Cat Scan Technician (CT) who excels in this role:

Provides computed tomography (CT) imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Reviews patient history and 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 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 are looking for

Applicants should have a Current Radiation Operator Certificate in Kentucky and be Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiology.

BLS required

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

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.

EEOC Statement

" Jackson Purchase Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jackson Purchase 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."

More about Jackson Purchase Medical Center

Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all privatebed, acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Graves County/Mayfieldcommunity since 1993. We are proud to be recognized as a Joint Commission-accredited facility as well as being the sole provider of acute care in Graves County serving patients from the eight counties of the Jackson Purchase.

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.