Cat Scan Technologist, Lead

Lifepoint Health•Hickory, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Frye Regional Medical Center is seeking a Cat Scan Technician for its acute hospital. The role supports patient care by preparing patients and equipment, performing imaging procedures, monitoring patient condition, and ensuring image quality and equipment safety. The position is full-time on day shift, with weekday work, rotating weekends and holidays, and on-call responsibilities. On-call assignments are required for regularly scheduled shifts, and the technologist must be able to report to the facility within 30 minutes of notification. The position offers an $8,000 sign-on bonus. Frye Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health and is a 355-bed acute care facility with more than 1,500 professional and clinical staff. The organization offers a range of inpatient and outpatient services and emphasizes employee well-being, patient care, and professional development.

Requirements

Two-year certificate, associate degree, and/or bachelor's degree.
Graduate of a program discipline in Nuclear Medicine.
Current Radiation Operator Certificate in the current state.
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiology.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Review patient history and physician orders.
Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to support their understanding and cooperation.
Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications when ordered and within scope of practice.
Continuously monitor patient condition and report or respond to changes as appropriate.
Prepare equipment and supplies.
Implement safety standards and perform appropriate equipment quality control procedures.
Troubleshoot, resolve, and/or report equipment malfunctions.
Position patients and perform imaging procedures.
Analyze results and identify image-quality issues.
Take appropriate action to address image-quality issues, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures.
Enter, transmit, and report scan results.
Accept on-call assignments for regularly scheduled shifts and be available to report to the facility within 30 minutes of notification.

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Paid family leave and paid time off.
Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
Loan assistance.
401(k) retirement package with company match.
Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
$8,000 sign-on bonus.