Lifepoint Health·Hickory, North Carolina
Prepares and administers medications and radiopharmaceuticals to patients to perform diagnostic imaging studies per physician orders. Monitors patient status, ensures equipment quality control, and analyzes imaging results for accuracy.
Facility Name: Frye Regional Medical Center
Position: Cat Scan Technician, Acute Hospital
schedule: Weekdays and rotating weekend and Holidays and on call
Shift: FT Days
Frye Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], 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.
Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff.
Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care.
Frye Regional Medical Center provides patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community.
We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction.
If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you!
We are looking for a dynamic Cat Scan Technician who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!
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
Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
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
Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals as well as other medications to patients and performs the diagnostic study per physician orders.
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.
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.
On
Call
Availability,
On-Call
Availability: Must accept on call assignments for regularly scheduled shifts and be available to report to facility within 30 minutes of notification. This status will be determined by technologists on duty.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
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.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Requires an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine, a current Radiation Operator Certificate, and ARRT registration in Radiology. Must hold a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and possess strong critical thinking skills.
Market context
In North Carolina, allied health laboratory roles typically see steady demand in hospitals, reference labs, and health systems that need certified staff for routine and specialized testing. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a bachelor’s degree, MT ASCP certification, and substantial clinical lab experience, with prior Medical Technologist experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification and experience match before applying.
