Cat Scan Technologist (CT), Acute Care

Frye Regional Medical Center; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Frye Regional Medical Center is seeking a Cat Scan Technician for our acute hospital. The role involves preparing radiopharmaceuticals, performing CT imaging per physician orders, and ensuring patient safety and comfort on a busy clinical floor.

The position requires team collaboration, critical thinking, and the ability to manage on-call duties with prompt facility reporting. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within Lifepoint Health.

Qualifications

• Two-year certificate or Associate degree in radiologic technology.
• Graduate of Nuclear Medicine program; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current Radiation Operator Certificate; ARRT Radiology registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures and exam for cooperation.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within scope.
• Monitors patient condition and responds to changes.
• Prepares equipment and supplies.
• Implements safety standards and quality control on equipment.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedures.
• Analyzes results and addresses image quality issues.
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
• On-call availability for regularly scheduled shifts; report within 30 minutes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work under pressure

Team player

Education

Two-year certificate

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

ARRT Radiology Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Facility Name: Frye Regional Medical Center

Position: Cat Scan Technician, Acute Hospital

schedule: Weekdays and rotating weekend and Holidays and on call

Shift: FT Days

Your Experience Matters

Frye 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.

More About Our Team

Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Frye Regional Medical Center provides patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you!

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a dynamic Cat Scan Technician who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!

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

Position Summary

Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals as well as other medications to patients and performs the diagnostic study per physician orders.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• On Call Availability, 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 technologists on duty.

Required Skills

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.

Education/ Certification

• Two (2) year certificate, Associate degree and/or Bachelor's degree.
• Graduate of a Program Discipline in Nuclear Medicine Required; bachelor's degree Preferred
• Current Radiation Operator Certificate in current state. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiology.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)Required Skills

EEOC Statement

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

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.