CT Technician (CT) PRN

Lifepoint Health; Tennessee; On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas is seeking a CT Technician (PRN) to join our radiology team in Tennessee. The role emphasizes accurate imaging, patient safety, and collaboration with caregivers to deliver high-quality CT scans.

Education includes ARRT/NMTCB accredited Radiologic Technology training; an associate degree is preferred and BLS is required. The position requires CT capabilities and readiness to comply with accreditation standards while supporting patient care

Qualifications

• 1 year of radiology procedures experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• ARRT CT registry required within 1 year of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer contrast media and medications within scope of practice.
• Monitor patient condition and respond to changes in status.
• Prepare equipment and select imaging exposure factors.
• Position patient and perform imaging procedures.
• Enter, transmit and report scan results.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and perform quality control procedures.

Skills

Radiologic technology experience

Education

ARRT/NMTCB accredited program in Radiologic Technology

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

CT Technician

PRN

Your experience matters

At Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As aCT 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.

How you'll contribute

- 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. 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.

- 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 & 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:Graduated from an ARRT, JRCERT, ARMRIT, or NMTCB accredited program in Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy, MR, or Nuclear Medicine required. Associate's degree preferred.

Experience:1 year in Radiologic technology, Radiation Therapy, MR, Nuclear Medicine, or CT procedures preferred.

Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS), ARRT Registry in Computed Tomography (CT) required (within 1 year hire/transfer).

More about Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas

Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Riverview Regional Medical Center, Carthage General Hospital, and Smith County Memorial Hospital, offers high quality healthcare to residents of Smith and surrounding counties.

EEOC Statement

Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomasis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomasis 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.