CT Technologist

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo, MS is seeking a CT Technologist to perform high quality diagnostic CT procedures, review patient info and orders, and assist radiologists in accurate interpretation. The role emphasizes safety, ALARA principles, and efficient workflow in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will manage contrast administration, monitor for adverse reactions, coordinate with nurses and physicians, and ensure compliance with safety policies while maintaining readiness for

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform high quality CT procedures with attention to patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Review patient information, chart, physician orders, and previous films to plan scan.
• Perform high-quality CT scans for trauma, emergency, inpatient and outpatient cases.
• Comply with all patient, staff and equipment safety policies.
• Document patient information, scan details, and contrast administration in EMR/PACS.
• Prepare and educate patients about CT procedures, including contrast use and radiation safety.
• Adjust scan parameters based on patient condition and clinical indication.
• Administer IV contrast agents safely and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Provide care for patients across all acuity levels, including pediatric, geriatric, stroke, and trauma cases.
• Practice ALARA principles to minimize radiation exposure.
• Maintain readiness for high-volume, fast-paced trauma and stroke imaging scenarios.
• Work closely with radiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Troubleshoot CT equipment and report malfunctions promptly.
• Organize workflow to prevent delays in patient care.

Job description

Posting Description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

• JOB SUMMARY The CT Technologist at North Mississippi Health services is responsible for performing high quality diagnostic imaging procedures using computed tomography equipment to assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Technologists are also responsible for reviewing patient information, charts, physician orders, and previous films to plan and perform high quality CT exams. This role oversees safety compliance for patients, staff, and equipment, along with managing overtime and work schedules efficiently to control costs. The technologist must also stay updated on radiology protocols and possess a strong knowledge of radiographic anatomy and work effectively within a team. JOB FUNCTIONS
• Must review patient information, chart, physician order, and previous films to ensure the best possible scan plan to answer clinical questions and provide Radiologist with quality CT imaging.
• Perform high-quality CT scans for trauma, emergency, inpatient and outpatient cases.
• Compliance with all patient, staff and equipment safety policies.
• Document patient information, scan details, and contrast administration accurately in EMR/PACS.
• Prepare and educate patients about the CT procedure, including contrast use and radiation safety.
• Adjust scan parameters based on patient condition and clinical indication.
• Administer IV contrast agents safely and monitor adverse reactions.
• Provide care for patients across all acuity levels, including pediatric, geriatric, stroke, and trauma cases.
• Practice ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles to minimize radiation exposure.
• Maintain readiness for high-volume, fast-paced trauma and stroke imaging scenarios.
• Work closely with radiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Compliance with all patients, staff and equipment safety policies.
• Troubleshoot CT equipment and report malfunctions promptly.
• Organize workflow to prevent delays in patient care.
• Compliance with annual review.
• Compliance with IV and contrast injection guidelines.
• Manage overtime; flex hours.
• All other duties assigned.