Cat Scan Technologist (CT), Acute Care

Job overview

Frye Regional Medical Center is hiring an Acute Care Cat Scan Technologist (CT) for a full-time, onsite position in Hickory, NC. This role involves performing CT scans and related imaging procedures. Compensation is not specified. The primary purpose of this role is to conduct CT examinations in an acute care setting to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment, ensuring high-quality imaging and patient safety.

What you'll do

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient 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's condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepares 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.
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
• Enters, transmits, and reports scan results.
• On Call Availability: Must accept on call assignments for regularly scheduled shifts and be available to report to facility within 30 minutes of notification.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cat scan technologist

ct technologist

radiology

diagnostic imaging

full-time

onsite

hickory nc

frye regional medical center

acute care

medical imaging

day shift

on-call

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 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.
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

About the employer

Frye Regional Medical Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians. Sector: 62.