CT Technologist

TriStar Summit Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

TriStar Summit Medical Center in Nashville seeks a CT Technologist to perform CT examinations with a focus on quality images and exceptional patient care. You will follow protocol, prepare trays, obtain patient history, and coordinate procedures under radiologist guidance.

The role supports ALARA principles, on-call rotations, and ongoing professional certification maintenance. Join a leading healthcare provider committed to excellence and patient safety across radiology services.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology.
• ARRT (R) certification required or eligible.
• ARRT (CT) certification within 1 year of hire or within 6 months of eligibility.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT exams following protocols in a timely manner, ensuring high-quality care.
• Prepare procedure trays with appropriate supplies.
• Take patient history and retrieve orders or prior images.
• Provide patient history, signs, and symptoms to the radiologist.
• Complete documentation accurately.
• Coordinate patient flow and monitor the daily exam list.
• Support ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles.
• Inform patients about procedures and answer questions.
• Interact professionally with physicians, patients, and family members.
• Start IVs for contrast administration and use the power injector.
• Contribute to after-hours on-call rotations.
• Maintain licenses, certifications, and accreditations as required.
• Maintain departmental work areas (cleaning, stocking).
• Promote ICARE customer service values and participate in QI/PI plans.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology

ARRT (R)

ARRT (CT) within 1 year of hire or within 6 months of eligibility

BLS certification

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 Summit Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The CT Tech performs CT scans, providing the highest level of customer service and image quality.

What You Will Do in This Role:

• You will perform CT exams following protocols and in a timely manner, ensuring a high quality of care.
• You will prepare procedure trays with appropriate supplies.
• You will take patient history and retrieve any necessary orders or prior images.
• You will provide patient history, signs, and symptoms appropriate to the exam to the radiologist.
• You will appropriately complete documentation.
• You will coordinate patient flow and check the daily list to ensure all exams are complete.
• You will support ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles.
• You will inform patients about procedures and answer questions.
• You will interact and professionally communicate with physicians, patients, and family members.
• You will start IVs for contrast administration.
• You will use the power injector.
• You will contribute to after-hour coverage through on-call shift rotations.
• You will maintain all licenses, certifications, and accreditations required as outlined in job qualifications.
• You will handle daily upkeep of departmental work areas (cleaning, stocking, etc.).
• You will promote customer service initiatives by adhering to the ICARE values.
• You will support and participate in quality (QI) and performance improvement (PI) plans.
• You will comply with quarterly targeted metrics (i.e., Kronos, HealthStream, PACS, etc.).
• You will demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• You will perform other duties as assigned.

What Qualifications You Will Need

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology.
• ARRT (R)
• ARRT (CT) within 1 year of hire or within 6 months of eligibility.
• 1 year post-graduate experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Benefits

TriStar Summit 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 Summit is a 230+ bed comprehensive facility. We serve Davidson, Wilson and surrounding counties. We include a Level III Trauma Center. We offer a full array of acute care services. These include cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics/spine, rehabilitation and women’s services. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI. We are a Primary Stroke Center. TriStar Summit is a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care.

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

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our CT Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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.