CT Technologist

TriCities Hospital; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TriCities Hospital in Hopewell, VA seeks a CT Technologist to operate CT equipment and produce diagnostic images. You will prepare patients, position them correctly, and assist radiologists with procedure steps and contrast administration.

The role requires ARRT registration, BCLS within 30 days, and CT technologist certification. No travel is required; a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 is available. Join a long‑standing hospital with a history of trusted care.

Qualifications

• BCLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• ARRT registered radiographer certification.
• Registered CT technologist qualification.
• Graduation from a recognized vocational/technical program.

Responsibilities

• Operate CT equipment to produce cross-sectional images per physician instructions.
• Explain procedures and position patients to obtain optimal images.
• Assist radiologist during procedures and with contrast administration as needed.
• Prepare CT exam rooms and ensure supply readiness and cleanliness.
• Maintain inventory and cleanliness of CT equipment and room.

Education

Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days

Registered Radiographer (ARRT)

Registered Computerized Tomography Technician

Vocational School Graduate

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $36.90 - $55.35 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as an CT Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join TriCities Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Currently offering a sign-on bonus up to 10k.

Benefits

TriCities Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as an CT Technologist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a CT Technologist, you would operate CT equipment, to produce cross-sectional images of patients' bones, organs and tissue used to diagnose medical conditions. You will prepare patients for procedures by explaining the process and positioning the patient to capture optimal images requested by the physician.

·You will accurately interpret a physician’s scanning instructions, administer contrast materials, prepare and operate the CT scan equipment.

·Assist the radiologist in administering medication and contrast agents, performing biopsies and all types of care to patients.

·Prepare examination rooms for CT scan and/or invasive procedures.

·Monitor inventory of supplies during room rotation and maintain room cleanliness.

What qualifications you will need

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Registered Radiographer (ARRT)
• Registered Computerized Tomography Technician
• Vocational School Graduate

No Travel Required

1 years experience Required Years of Experience

TriCities Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1915. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our 140+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities for the Tri-Cities Region. A top performing hospital recognized by the Joint Commission, TriCities Hospital has also received recognition from the American Association of Respiratory Care. Our emergency room is stroke and chest pain accredited.

TriCities Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1915. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our is one of the leading acute care facilities for the Tri-Cities Region. A recognized by the Joint Commission, TriCities Hospital has also received recognition from the American Association of Respiratory Care. Our emergency room is .

At TriCities Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.