CT Technologist: High-Impact Imaging & Patient Care

Community Health Systems; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a CT Technologist I to operate CT equipment, position patients, and deliver high-quality diagnostic images per protocol.

The role requires strong attention to safety, good communication, and collaboration with radiologists and the healthcare team to ensure timely, patient-centered care. Responsibilities include contrast administration,quality control, and support for interventional CT procedures.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical experience acquired through an accredited radiologic sciences program required.
• 2-4 years of CT Technologist experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates CT equipment and processing systems to produce high-quality diagnostic images while following protocols.
• Prepares and positions patients for CT procedures with appropriate immobilization.
• Verifies patient identification and physician orders, screens for contraindications.
• Performs point-of-care creatinine testing and calculates GFR when required for contrast studies.
• Administers contrast media per orders and monitors for adverse reactions.
• Explains procedures to patients and provides instructions during and after exams.
• Collaborates with radiologists and healthcare team to ensure timely, patient-centered care.
• Assists with interventional CT procedures and sterile field setup.
• Reviews images for technical quality and communicates findings to the team.
• Maintains clinical history documentation and correlates with imaging studies.
• Performs routine quality control on CT equipment and reports malfunctions.
• Responds to emergencies and contrast reactions per facility protocols.
• Maintains clean, stocked work area and adheres to safety guidelines.

Skills

CT equipment operation

Patient safety

Patient positioning

CT equipment maintenance

Collaborative teamwork

Aseptic and radiologic techniques

Communication skills

Fast-paced prioritization

Attention to detail

Education

1-2 years clinical radiologic experience

2-4 years CT Technologist in acute care

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a CT Technologist I to operate CT equipment, position patients, and deliver high-quality diagnostic images per protocol.

The role requires strong attention to safety, good communication, and collaboration with radiologists and the healthcare team to ensure timely, patient-centered care. Responsibilities include contrast administration,quality control, and support for interventional CT procedures.