CT Technologist

TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center; Springfield (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

On-call rotation compensation

Job summary

TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center is seeking a CT Tech for a Free-Standing ER opening in April 2027. You will perform CT exams, prepare trays, and coordinate patient flow while maintaining ALARA principles and providing excellent patient communication.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited radiologic technology program, ARRT with advanced CT, and BLS certification. On-call rotations and ongoing quality initiatives are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology.
• Current ARRT certification with advanced CT certification within 6 months.
• 1 year post-graduate experience preferred but not required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT exams following protocols and in a timely manner.
• Prepare procedure trays with appropriate supplies.
• Take patient history and retrieve orders or prior images.
• Provide patient history, signs, and symptoms to radiologist.
• Complete documentation accurately.
• Coordinate patient flow and verify exams are complete.
• Support ALARA principles.
• Inform patients about procedures and answer questions.
• Interact professionally with physicians, patients, and family.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

ALARA principles

Documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology

Current ARRT certification with advanced CT

BLS certification

Job description

Position is for a Free-Standing ER opening in April 2027

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.
• Current ARRT certification with advanced registry, or registry eligible with advanced CT certification within 6 months.
• 1 year post-graduate experience preferred but not required.
• BLS certification required.

Benefits

TriStar NorthCrest 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 benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs 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 support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for 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 NorthCrest Medical Center is a 109-bed acute care hospital in Springfield Tennessee that is dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of Robertson County and the surrounding areas. We offer a full array of services, including emergency care, orthopedics, cardiology, women's care and diagnostic imaging. Our Mission is to enhance community and patient wellness through the teamwork of skilled and compassionate employees and physicians.

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