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Cat Scan Technologist

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Sign-on bonus: $10,000 *May be eligible for a Sign-on bonus*

Your experience matters 

 Sovah Health - Danville is part of Lifepoint Health, 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 Technologist 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.

More about our team 

People are our passion and purpose. Come to work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do. 

How you'll contribute 

A Cat Scan Technologist who excels in this role:

•   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. 

Why join us 

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: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• 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.

What we're looking for 

Applicants should have a high school graduate or GED and be a graduate of a JRC/CAHEA approved program in Radiologic Technology.

Additional requirements include: 

• The CT technologist must be registered or registry eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist

• BLS certification

• One-year recent experience in General Radiography. One or more years CT experience preferred.

More about Sovah Health - Danville

Sovah Health - Danville is a 250-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Danville community for over 120 years. We are proud to be accredited by American College of Cardiology (ACC) Accreditation Services for Chest Pain Center and Heart Failure, and accredited by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer and is a member of the Duke Heart Network and Duke Telestroke Network. 

EEOC Statement

"Sovah Health - Danville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sovah Health - Danville 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.