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Lifepoint Health®

Cat Scan Technician, (CT) Acute Hospital

Lifepoint Health®, Hickory, North Carolina, United States, 28601

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Cat Scan Technician, (CT) Acute Care



Lifepoint Health®

Facility Details

Facility:

Frye Regional Medical Center

Position:

Cat Scan Technician, Acute Hospital

Schedule:

Weekdays, rotating weekends, holidays, and on‑call

Shift:

Full‑time, Day

Frye Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. As a Cat Scan Technician, you will play an essential role in delivering high‑quality diagnostic services to improve community health.

Position Summary Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and contrast media, performs diagnostic studies per physician orders, and ensures accurate imaging results.

Essential Functions

Review patient history and physician's orders

Educate patients regarding procedures and equipment

Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice

Monitor patient condition continually and respond to changes

Prepare equipment and supplies

Implement safety standards and perform quality control; troubleshoot equipment malfunctions

Position patient and perform imaging procedures

Analyze results, identify quality issues, and take corrective action

Enter, transmit, and report scan results

Avail for on‑call assignments and report to the facility within 30 minutes of notification

Required Skills

Critical thinking and decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a stressful environment

Education / Certification

Two‑year certificate, associate degree, and/or Bachelor’s degree

Graduate of a program in Nuclear Medicine (Bachelor’s preferred)

Current Radiation Operator Certificate in current state; registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 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, paid time off

Career growth: tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) retirement package with 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.

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