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Lifepoint Health® · 5 months ago

Cat Scan Technologist

3810 Plaza Way, Kennewick, WA, 99338, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$33.80/hr - $51.23/hr

1+ years exp

Lifepoint Health is a diversified healthcare delivery network dedicated to making communities healthier. As a Cat Scan Technologist, you will perform accurate and timely patient examinations, maintain high-quality diagnostic imaging, and ensure compliance with hospital policies while working collaboratively with medical staff.

Health CareHospitalMedicalRehabilitation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Insures that patient examinations are performed in an accurate and timely manner; not to exceed 30 minutes. Provides accurate patient positioning, computer entries and filming

Performs nuclear medicine scans according to established protocols. Administers radiopharmaceuticals to patient according to the radiologist prescribed protocols

Maintains an effective use of time, reports availability accordingly. Demonstrates a willingness and ability to assist others. Consistently displays team effort

Applies knowledge to produce high quality diagnostic scan images with use of professional knowledge to meet or exceed department guidelines. Maintains exam accuracy, i.e., minimum views, labeling, patient dose, positioning, patient history and shielding. Minimizes patient exposure

Maintains knowledge of equipment performance. Reports malfunctions to supervisor. Conveys to supervisor any problems related to supplies or equipment as well as information pertaining to the problem

Demonstrates the ability to resolve problems. Demonstrates the ability to catch on or understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make sound judgments

Demonstrates technical knowledge. Demonstrates the ability to provide patient education relating to diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures

Learns and maintains knowledge of current imaging techniques. Identifies methods to improve diagnostic quality. Identifies methods to improve efficiency and customer relations

Maintains a safe working environment. Maintains a professional environment, cleanliness, attire and positive pleasant attitude

Utilizes appropriate lines of communication

Maintains a good working relationship with nursing staff, referring physicians and department

Complies with hospital and imaging policy/procedures 100% of the time. Personnel file has no instances of personal counseling or corrective action for the evaluation year

Follows Infection Control Policies and Procedures—both hospital-wide and department specific

Qualification

Radiologic TechnologyCT ImagingPatient PositioningNuclear MedicineEquipment MaintenancePatient EducationProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

High school graduate or GED

Graduate of a JRC/CAHEA approved program in Radiologic Technology

Registered or registry eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist

One year recent experience in General Radiography

Preferred

One or more years CT experience

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

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.

Company

Lifepoint Health®

Glassdoor3.1

Lifepoint Health is a leading healthcare provider that serves patients, clinicians, communities and partner organizations across the healthcare continuum.

Founded in 1999

Brentwood, Tennessee, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.lifepointhealth.net

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