CT Radiographer

Lifepoint Health • Winchester, TN

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. As a CT Radiographer joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. This role involves providing computerized assisted tomographic/radiologic services, educating patients, preparing and administering contrast media, selecting appropriate exposure factors, implementing safety standards, performing quality control, troubleshooting equipment, positioning patients, analyzing results, and reporting scan results.

Requirements

• Two years ARRT accredited program in Radiologic Technology
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
• ARRT Registry in Radiology (R) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• ARRT Registry in Computed Tomography (CT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in CT (within 1 year hire/transfer)
• If not ARRT(CT), then you must work under the supervision of an ARRT(CT) technologist until your ARRT(CT) is obtained.
• Associate’s degree is preferred; Training commensurate with ARRT (R) certification is preferred
• Licenses: ARRT Certification in Radiography is required; ARRT Certification in CT or meets JC Diagnostic Imaging Standards. Meets Certification Requirements for other modalities as required by regulatory agencies is required
• Meets Certification Requirements for other modalities as required by regulatory agencies is required (Imaging Tech I’s are required to become competent in CT as their additional modality and meet certification requirements within 6 months of employment unless already approved for other modality certifications.)
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Certification: BLS
• Rotates within the department and performs exams in multiple modalities, works various shifts and participates in call rotation as required for the proper functioning of the department.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree
• 1 year in radiologic technology and/or CT procedures

Responsibilities

• Provides computerized assisted tomographic/radiologic services as ordered/directed, according to established practices and procedures.
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educate patients 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.
• Prepare equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

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