Cat Scan Tech (Days)

Starr Regional Medical CenterStarr Regional Medical Center, part of LifePoint Health, is a two-hospital system with campuses in Athens and Etowah. The Athens campus provides inpatient and outpatient services through its 118-bed acute care facility and physician practices. Starr Regional Medical Center''s Etowah campus is home to an emergency department, outpatient services, an 88-bed skilled and long-term care nursing home, a senior care program and wound care center. Our Athens campus is currently seeking talent to fill the position of day shift Cat Scan Tech (CT Scan Tech). This job is permanent, full-time.Benefits Include: Competitive Pay Heath Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees 401(k) plan with company match Paid Training Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicantsCore competencies for the position include, but are not limited to the following: 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.

Created: 2021-11-29