Cat Scan Technologist

Job Category: Technical & Diagnostic ServicesDegree Level: Technical/Other TrainingJob Description: Schedule: Week Days ** 6:30am to 5pm Mon-ThursdayYour experience mattersRutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Technologist) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.More about our teamOur Core Values are Champion Patient Care, Do the Right Thing, Embrace Individuality, Act with Kindness, and Make a Difference Together. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.How you’ll contribute A Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Technologist) who excels in this role:Reviews patient history and physician’s orders.Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment and exams to ensure patient’s understanding and cooperation.When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.Prepare equipment and supplies.Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.Take appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures.Enters, transmits and reports scan results.Uses computer system in documenting correct and accurate patient information to ensure the quality of patient care; (a) patient’s full name (b) patient’s medical recordDemonstrates the ability to perform all necessary computer operations to ensure proper examination documentation and charges.Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.What we’re looking for Applicants should have an ARRT with additional certification in CT. If not certified in CT, must be certified within one year of date of hire or transfer to position, and possess an associate’s degree from accredited college/university. Additional requirements include:Basic Life Support certification (BLS) is required within 30 days of hire.Basic computer skills.Critical thinking skillsDecisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.More about Rutherford Regional Health SystemRutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to Rutherford County. Founded in 1906 by Drs. Henry Norris and Montgomery H. Biggs.EEOC statement”Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”About Us: Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.About the Team: We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

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