Cardiac CT Technologist
The posted compensation range of $27.97 - $41.60 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Cardiac CT Technologist, you will perform specialized cardiac imaging procedures with precision and care, providing critical diagnostic information for patient treatment.
Every day you will expertly operate advanced CT equipment, meticulously position patients, administer contrast media, and produce high-quality cardiac images while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
To be successful, you will demonstrate outstanding technical expertise, strong attention to detail, and a calm, compassionate demeanor, contributing to accurate diagnoses and excellent patient outcomes.
- Prepare patients by obtaining history, explaining procedures, placing IV access, and ensuring proper heart rate and rhythm control when indicated.
- Accurately time and administer intravenous contrast to optimize coronary artery and cardiac chamber opacification.
- Operate CT equipment with ECG-gating and adjust technical parameters for image quality and radiation dose optimization.
- Monitor patient condition, vital signs, and comfort throughout the procedure, intervening when necessary.
- Process studies using advanced post-processing software (MPR, MIP, 3D rendering, functional analysis) for physician review.
- Collaborate with cardiologists, radiologists, and referring providers to ensure clinical questions are addressed.
Job Requirements
Required
- High School Graduate, upon hire and
- High School GED, upon hire
- Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire and
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Where You'll Work
CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, 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 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.
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