Cat Scan Technician

@ Starr Regional Medical Center
Starr Regional Medical Centerstarrregionalmedicalcenter.com

Cat Scan Technician

Athens, TN
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

Starr Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, offers exceptional care in TN. The role focuses on imaging, patient education, contrast administration, and quality control to support community health.

Requirements

  • Current Radiation Operator Certificate
  • Registered with American Registry
  • BLS certification
  • Two-year degree or higher
  • Experience with imaging procedures

Qualifications

  • Registered in Radiology and CT
  • Knowledge of safety standards
  • Strong patient communication skills
  • Ability to troubleshoot imaging equipment

Full job description

Your experience matters:

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Cat Scan Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute:

A Cat Scan Technician who excels in this role:

  • 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. 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 patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

  • 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.

What we're looking for:


Current Radiation Operator Certificate in state of practice; registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiology and Computed Tomography; BLS required.

Two-year certificate, associate's degree, or Baccalaureate degree.

More about Starr Regional Medical Center:

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Athens and Etowah, TN community for over 50 years.

EEOC Statement

"Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."


Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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