Cat Scan Technologist

Lifepoint Health • Lake Havasu City, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Havasu Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a full-time Cat Scan Technologist to perform CT imaging and support patient care. The role involves reviewing patient history and physician orders, educating patients about procedures and equipment, preparing equipment and supplies, and positioning patients for imaging. The technologist monitors patients during procedures, administers contrast media or medication when ordered and within scope of practice, and responds to changes in patient condition. The position also includes maintaining safety and quality-control standards, troubleshooting equipment issues, assessing image quality, taking corrective action when needed, and entering, transmitting, and reporting scan results.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technology program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) RT (R)(CT), or ARRT RT (R) in preceptorship.
• Arizona MRT Certified Radiologic Technologist, Arizona MRT Computed Tomography Preceptorship, or Temporary Computed Tomography Technologist.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in radiologic technology preferred.
• Previous hospital experience in CT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and physician’s order.
• Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment, and exams to support their understanding and cooperation.
• Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medication when ordered and within scope of practice.
• Continuously monitor patients’ condition and report or respond to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepare equipment and supplies.
• Implement safety standards and perform appropriate equipment quality-control procedures.
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Position patients and perform imaging procedures.
• Analyze results and identify issues with image quality.
• Resolve image-quality issues as appropriate, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures.
• Enter, transmit, and report scan results.

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.

What This Job Offers

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