Cat Scan Technologist, Lead

Lifepoint Health•Hickory, NC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Frye Regional Medical Center is hiring a Cat Scan Technologist to perform imaging procedures in an acute hospital setting. The role reviews patient histories and physician orders, prepares patients for examinations, positions them, and performs scans. The technologist monitors patient condition, prepares and administers contrast media or medications when ordered and within scope of practice, evaluates image quality, and takes corrective action when needed. The position also includes equipment preparation, safety and quality-control procedures, troubleshooting, and entering, transmitting, and reporting scan results. The role requires on-call availability for assigned shifts, including the ability to report to the facility within 30 minutes of notification. The schedule is weekdays with rotating weekends and holidays; the position is full-time day shift. Frye Regional Medical Center is a 355-bed acute care facility and part of Lifepoint Health.

Requirements

Two-year certificate, associate degree, and/or bachelor's degree.
Graduate of a program in the required discipline of Nuclear Medicine.
Current Radiation Operator Certificate in the state of employment.
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiology.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Availability to work weekdays, rotating weekends and holidays, and assigned on-call shifts.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Review patient history and physician orders.
Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and examinations 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.
Address image-quality issues, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures when appropriate.
Enter, transmit, and report scan results.
Accept on-call assignments for regularly scheduled shifts and be able to report to the facility within 30 minutes of notification.

Benefits

$8,000 sign-on bonus.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage options 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.