Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga·Chattanooga, Tennessee
The CT Technologist is responsible for capturing precise cross-sectional diagnostic images of the skeleton, tissues, and internal organs. They must provide compassionate patient care and educate patients regarding their ordered tests to ensure a positive experience.
Where You’ll Work CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services.
Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S.
News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee.
We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our CT Technologist, you will utilize your expertise to capture precise diagnostic images, enabling our Radiologists to accurately diagnose and/or rule out diverse medical conditions.Every day, you will adeptly create detailed cross-sectional images of the skeleton, tissues, and internal organs.
Your compassionate interaction and skill in patient care will be crucial, as you play a significant role in fostering a positive and comforting patient experience throughout the imaging process.To be successful in this role, you will deeply understand the critical importance of diagnostic imaging.
This includes a comprehensive knowledge of general imaging workflow, various patient positioning techniques, and the ability to consistently capture clear results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses that guide effective patient care.
Demonstrates the ability to operate EPIC (or applicable EHR system), computer/telephone/facsimile Demonstrates excellent organizational skills Actively communicates positively and effectively to all contacts Administers patient care within the scope of practice for a CT/Radiologic Technologist Instructs and educates patient regarding the ordered test, and prepares the patient for the procedure Demonstrates the ability to multi-task Job Requirements Required High School Graduate High School Diploma, upon hire or High School GED, upon hire Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology, upon hire Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire and Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, within 12 - months and Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Candidates must be high school graduates and graduates of an accredited Radiologic Technology school. Required certifications include ARRT Radiography upon hire, BLS-CPR, and CT registration within 12 months.
Market context
In Tennessee, CT technologist roles are typically driven by ongoing imaging needs in hospitals, outpatient centers, and emergency settings. These jobs are competitive because employers look for accredited radiologic technology training, ARRT Radiography, BLS/CPR, and the ability to earn CT registration within 12 months of hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification timeline before applying.
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