Frye Regional Medical Center
Cat Scan Technician, (CT) Acute Care
Frye Regional Medical Center, Hickory, North Carolina, United States, 28601
Job Title
Cat Scan Technician, (CT) Acute Care
Facility Frye Regional Medical Center
Employment Type Full-time Days
Schedule Weekdays and rotating weekend and holidays; on call
Position Summary Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals as well as other medications to patients and performs the diagnostic study per physician orders.
Essential Functions
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 patient and repeating procedure.
Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
On Call Availability: Must accept on call assignments for regularly scheduled shifts and be available to report to facility within 30 minutes of notification. This status will be determined by technologists on duty.
Required Skills 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.
Education/Certification
Two (2) year certificate, Associate degree and/or Bachelor's degree.
Graduate of a Program Discipline in Nuclear Medicine Required; bachelor's degree Preferred.
Current Radiation Operator Certificate in current state. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiology.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Required.
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
EEOC Statement Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Senior Level Entry level
Employment Type (Job Category) Part-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Facility Frye Regional Medical Center
Employment Type Full-time Days
Schedule Weekdays and rotating weekend and holidays; on call
Position Summary Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals as well as other medications to patients and performs the diagnostic study per physician orders.
Essential Functions
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 patient and repeating procedure.
Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
On Call Availability: Must accept on call assignments for regularly scheduled shifts and be available to report to facility within 30 minutes of notification. This status will be determined by technologists on duty.
Required Skills 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.
Education/Certification
Two (2) year certificate, Associate degree and/or Bachelor's degree.
Graduate of a Program Discipline in Nuclear Medicine Required; bachelor's degree Preferred.
Current Radiation Operator Certificate in current state. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiology.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Required.
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
EEOC Statement Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Senior Level Entry level
Employment Type (Job Category) Part-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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