Weekend CT Technologist: 12-Hour Shifts + Enhanced Pay

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision benefits

Free counseling services

401(k) plan with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Fertility and family building benefits

Discount programs

Job summary

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville, TN seeks a CT Technologist to perform CT scans with emphasis on patient care, safety, and image quality. Responsibilities include preparing patients, starting IVs for contrast, and coordinating with radiologists to ensure accurate exams.

The role requires ARRT-CT and ARRT-R certifications, an Associate Degree, and BCLS within 30 days. The position involves on-call coverage and maintaining ALARA principles while contributing to quality

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment start date.
• ARRT-CT Computed Tomography certification required.
• ARRT-R Radiography certification required.
• Associate Degree in a relevant field.
• One year of post-graduate CT experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT exams following protocols in a timely manner with high quality care.
• Take patient history and coordinate with radiologists and physicians.
• Communicate findings and prepare documentation for exams.
• Coordinate patient flow and ensure completeness of daily exams.
• Uphold ALARA principles to minimize radiation exposure.
• Interact professionally with patients, families, and staff.
• Start IVs for contrast and operate the power injector.
• Prepare procedure trays and support QA/PI activities.
• Contribute to age-appropriate patient care and growth/development considerations.
• Participate in on-call rotations and after-hours coverage.

Education

Associate Degree

Basic Cardiac Life Support

ARRT-CT

ARRT-R

Post-graduate experience 1 year (preferred)

Job description

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville, TN seeks a CT Technologist to perform CT scans with emphasis on patient care, safety, and image quality. Responsibilities include preparing patients, starting IVs for contrast, and coordinating with radiologists to ensure accurate exams.

The role requires ARRT-CT and ARRT-R certifications, an Associate Degree, and BCLS within 30 days. The position involves on-call coverage and maintaining ALARA principles while contributing to quality