Cat Scan Technologist, North Alabama Medical Center
Job Type: PRN
Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. North Alabama Medical Center is a 263 bed facility offering the community's only open heart surgery site, a complete line of women's and children's services and a complete line of medical and imaging services. We are a Certified Chest Pain center and recognized as a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence by the American Heart/American Stroke Association. North Alabama Medical Center's 24-hour emergency department serves as the primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.
Where We Are: No matter what type of things you're interested in, we have things of interest for you. Florence, AL is a vibrant area with walkable streets and plenty of inspiring things to do. Spend your days getting to know the local community by exploring our shops, restaurants, and historical attractions.
Why Choose Us: Financial & Career Growth: • Higher education and certification tuition assistance • Loan assistance • 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 • Discount programs
Professional Development: • Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
Connect with our Allied Health Recruiter!
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Traci Earnhart, Talent Acquisition Recruiter at Traci.Earnhart@lifepointhealth.net
Position Summary: The CT Technologist is a non-exempt position that reports to both the Director of Radiology and the Department Supervisor. This position requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. The individual must be capable of working in a stressful environment and taking appropriate action when necessary. On-call availability is required, meaning the CT Technologist must accept on-call assignments for regularly scheduled shifts and be able to report to the facility within 30 minutes of notification. This status is determined by the technologist on duty.
Essential Functions: • Reviewing patient history and physicians orders • Educating patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure their understanding and cooperation • Preparing and administering contrast media and/or medications as ordered, within the scope of practice • Continually monitoring the patients condition and responding to any changes in status as appropriate • Preparing equipment and supplies, implementing safety standards, and performing necessary quality control procedures on the equipment • Troubleshooting, resolving, and reporting any equipment malfunctions • Positioning the patient, performing imaging procedures, analyzing the results, and identifying any issues with image quality • Taking appropriate action to resolve these issues, such as repositioning the patient and repeating the procedure • Entering, transmitting, and reporting scan results as part of the imaging process
Minimum Qualifications: • Two (2) years of education: Certificate, Associate's, or Bachelor's degree • Graduate of Program in Discipline, required or validated by current licensure • Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) in Radiology and CT • (BLS) Basic Life Support required
EEOC Statement: North Alabama Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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.