CT Technologist

TriStar Centennial Medical Center; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Lebanon, Tennessee, seeks a CT Technologist to perform high-quality CT exams, ensure image quality, and maintain ALARA principles while coordinating patient flow and documenting in PACS.

The role requires ARRT certification with advanced CT, a radiologic technology degree, and BLS, with 1 year of post-graduate experience preferred. On-call rotation and a comprehensive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology.
• Current ARRT certification with advanced CT registry or registry eligible aiming for advanced CT certification within 1 year of hire or within 6 months of eligibility.
• 1-year post-graduate experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality CT exams following established protocols.
• Prepare procedure trays, start IVs for contrast administration, and utilize the power injector.
• Gather patient history, signs, and symptoms to provide radiologists with necessary clinical context.
• Support department quality initiatives and PI while adhering to ICARE values.
• Comply with quarterly targeted metrics and maintain licenses and accreditations.
• Contribute to the department's after-hour coverage through on-call rotation.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the diagnostic imaging team.

Skills

Radiologic Technology

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Communication

BLS Certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology

Job description

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

Job Summary and Qualifications

The CT Technologist performs CT scans while providing the highest level of customer service and image quality. In this role, you will demonstrate a deep understanding of human growth and development to provide age-appropriate care for all patients served. Beyond the scanner, you will coordinate patient flow, manage documentation in PACS and Meditech, and maintain the clinical environment through daily cleaning and stocking. You will act as a vital link in the care team by communicating with physicians and family members, answering patient questions, and ensuring all exams are completed according to ALARA principles and hospital protocols.

What You Will Do in This Role

• Perform high-quality CT exams following established protocols in a timely manner.
• Prepare procedure trays, start IVs for contrast administration, and utilize the power injector.
• Gather patient history, signs, and symptoms to provide radiologists with necessary clinical context.
• Support department quality (QI) and performance improvement (PI) initiatives while adhering to ICARE values.
• Comply with quarterly targeted metrics and maintain all required licenses and accreditations.
• Contribute to the department's after-hour coverage through a collaborative on-call shift rotation.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the diagnostic imaging team.

What Qualifications You Will Need

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology.
• Current ARRT certification with advanced registry, or registry eligible with advanced CT certification within 1 year of hire or within 6 months of eligibility.
• 1-year post-graduate experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 740+ bed comprehensive facility. We offer medical and surgical programs. These include behavioral health and 24-hour emergency. These also include heart and vascular and imaging. These also include neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, rehabilitation, sleep disorder, and women's services. We are an affiliate of TriStar Health. TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 43-acre campus. We are home to TriStar Centennial Heart & Vascular Center. We are home to TriStar Centennial Women's Hospital. Our campus includes The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, TriStar Centennial Advanced Joint Replacement Institute and TriStar Centennial Parthenon Pavilion.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.