Cat Scan (CT) Technician, Acute

Lifepoint Health • Georgetown, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Centerpoint Health – Georgetown, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Cat Scan (CT) Technician to join their team. This role is vital in providing computed tomography (CT) imaging services in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. The technician will be responsible for reviewing patient history, educating patients on procedures, preparing and administering contrast media, monitoring patient condition, preparing equipment, troubleshooting malfunctions, positioning patients, analyzing imaging results, and reporting scan results. The position also involves participating in performance improvement and continuing education, providing quality patient care, and working flexible shifts as needed. The company emphasizes a culture of safe and compassionate care and believes in investing in its employees to provide excellent patient care.

Requirements

• Current associates in radiology degree.
• Two-year certificate, Associate’s degree, or Baccalaureate degree.
• Current Radiation Operator Certificate in state of practice.
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiology and Computed Tomography.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provides computed tomography (CT) imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Reviews patient history and physician’s orders.
• Educates patients on procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice when ordered.
• Monitors patient condition and responds to changes appropriately.
• Prepares equipment and supplies; implements safety standards and performs quality control checks.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions.
• Positions patients and performs imaging procedures.
• Analyzes imaging results, identifies quality issues, and takes corrective action, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures if needed.
• Enters, transmits, and reports scan results.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Free Parking on site

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree