Technician

Haywood Regional Medical Center is seeking a Cat Scan Technician to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will perform CT imaging procedures, ensure high-quality diagnostic images, and support physicians in accurate patient diagnosis and treatment. Responsibilities include patient preparation, operating and maintaining CT equipment, following safety and radiation protocols, and documenting procedures in the EMR. You'll collaborate with a compassionate, multidisciplinary team, with access to ongoing training and opportunities for professional growth in a patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality CT scans according to physician orders and established imaging protocols.
• Prepare, position, and instruct patients for CT procedures, ensuring comfort, privacy, and safety.
• Verify patient identity, review clinical history, and confirm appropriateness of ordered exams.
• Operate CT scanners and related imaging equipment, adjusting technical factors and protocols as needed.
• Administer or assist with IV contrast injections, monitor patients during and after contrast administration, and respond appropriately to reactions.
• Apply radiation safety and ALARA principles to minimize exposure to patients and staff.
• Evaluate images for diagnostic quality and completeness, and repeat views when necessary according to protocol.
• Accurately document procedures, patient information, and contrast usage in the electronic medical record and radiology systems.
• Collaborate closely with radiologists, nurses, and other healthcare team members to coordinate patient care and clarify imaging needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe imaging environment, following infection prevention and equipment cleaning guidelines.
• Assist with routine equipment quality control, report malfunctions, and coordinate service requests as needed.
• Support departmental workflow by prioritizing exams, assisting coworkers, and participating in on-call, evening, night, weekend, or holiday rotations as required.
• Participate in ongoing education, competency assessments, and quality improvement initiatives within the imaging department.

Required Skills

• Computed tomography (CT) operation
• Patient positioning and immobilization
• Radiologic anatomy knowledge
• Radiation safety and ALARA principles
• IV placement and contrast administration
• CT protocol selection and adjustment
• Image quality assessment and troubleshooting
• Using PACS and RIS systems
• Basic life support (BLS)
• Infection control and aseptic technique
• Emergency response in clinical settings
• Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
• Cross-sectional anatomy interpretation
• Dose optimization techniques
• Communication with patients and clinical teams