Cat Scan (CT) Technician

Lifepoint Health•Henderson, NC

37d

About The Position

Maria Parham Health 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 Cat Scan (CT) Technician 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. Schedule: PRN A Cat Scan (CT) Technician who excels in this role Provides computed tomography (CT) imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Requirements

Applicants should be a graduate of a associates or bachelors degree program in radiology (required qualifications).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required upon hire.
Current ARRT certification in Radiology in the state of North Carolina.

Responsibilities

Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam 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.
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 patients and repeating procedures.
Enters, transmits and reports scan results.