Cat Scan Technologist (CT)

Memorial Physician Practices; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition assistance and career growth

Well-being programs

Job summary

Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, West Virginia, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Cat Scan (CT) Tech for a PRN schedule. The role involves reviewing orders, educating patients, administering contrast, and ensuring safety and image quality.

On-call availability is required with rapid facility access. The ideal candidate holds a 2-year certificate/associates/bachelor's in radiologic technology, WV Radiation Operator Certificate, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Education: 2-year certificate or higher (AS/BS) in radiologic technology.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Licenses: WV Radiation Operator Certificate; ARRT in Radiology.
• On-Call: must accept on-call assignments and report within 30 minutes.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and physician orders.
• Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams.
• Prepare and administer contrast media under scope of practice.
• Monitor patient condition and respond to status changes.
• Prepare equipment and supplies; ensure safety standards.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and report issues.
• Position patient and perform imaging procedures; assess image quality.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Ability to work under pressure

Education

2-year certificate / associate or bachelor's degree

Job description

Schedule: PRN

Your experience matters

Raleigh General Hospital 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) Techjoining 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

At Raleigh General Hospital people are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. We offer a wide range of surgical services as well as specialty programs including Cardiac CTA, Digital Mammography, and Trauma Services.

How you'll contribute

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educatepatientregarding procedures, equipment andexamto 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.
• Prepareequipment 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 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.

What we're looking for

• Education: Two (2) year certificate,associatedegree and/or Baccalaureate degree
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Licenses: CurrentRadiation Operator Certificate in the state of West Virginia. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiology.
• On-Call Availability: Must accepton-callassignments for regularly scheduled shifts and be available to report tofacilitywithin 30 minutes of notification. This status will be determined by thetechnologiston duty.
• Required Skills:
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Mustbe able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

More about Raleigh General Hospital

Raleigh General Hospitalcares for nearly 13,000 patients each year and treats more than 50,000 patients in its emergency room. We are accredited by the Joint Commission, the nationally recognized accrediting agency for healthcare facilities. Raleigh General Hospital also offers instructional programs for nursing students as well as numerous allied health student extern programs.

EEOC Statement

"Raleigh General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Raleigh General Hospital 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.