CT Tech - 140533

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a CT Technologist to join the Radiology team in La Jolla. You will prepare and position patients, operate advanced CT equipment, and ensure safety and comfort throughout procedures.

You’ll collaborate with radiologists and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality scans and maintain accurate records. The role offers exposure to complex imaging in an academic medical setting, opportunities for professional growth, and involvement in ongoing protocol

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of radiologic Technology.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in CT (R.T.(CT)(ARRT)).
• Venipuncture certification or course completion.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with plan to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients for CT imaging.
• Operate CT equipment, adjust scanning parameters, and ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Review images for quality and collaborate with radiologists and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Patient safety

Education

Radiologic Technology program

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

Payroll Title

CT TCHNO

Department

Radiology

Hiring Pay Scale

$56.83 - $75.84 / Hour

Worksite

La Jolla

Appointment Type

Career

Appointment Percent

60%

Union

EX Contract

Total Openings

1

Work Schedule

Days, 12-Hour Shifts

#140533 CT Tech

Extended Deadline

Mon 8/24/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 7/17/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Description

At UC San Diego Health, a nationally ranked academic medical center, our CT Imaging Department offers a dynamic, supportive environment where technologists work with the latest advanced imaging technology—including multi-slice and dual-energy CT scanners—to perform high-quality, low-dose scans across a wide range of specialties. As a CT Technologist here, you will prepare and position patients, operate sophisticated CT equipment, adjust scanning parameters, and ensure patient safety and comfort throughout each procedure. You will follow strict radiation safety guidelines, review images for quality, collaborate closely with expert radiologists, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams, and maintain accurate records. Strong communication skills are essential to explain procedures and support patients effectively.

What sets our CT team apart is the opportunity to engage in complex imaging studies spanning cardiology, neurology, oncology, and trauma within a highly collaborative academic healthcare setting. Our staff are encouraged to participate in continuous learning, protocol development, and clinical trials, positioning UCSD CT technologists as leaders in the field. We are deeply committed to compassionate, patient-centered care, utilizing cutting-edge software and strict dose reduction protocols to ensure every scan is both effective and minimally invasive. Our services are accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and consistently recognized for excellence in quality and safety.

This role offers more than just a job—it’s a unique opportunity to advance your career by gaining hands-on experience in high-acuity Level I trauma centers, comprehensive stroke centers, and innovative outpatient facilities. You’ll work with state-of-the‑art equipment and tackle a variety of complex cases that will challenge and refine your technical expertise. By collaborating with leading radiologists and multidisciplinary teams, you will expand your knowledge and skills in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

If you are passionate about advancing your career in computed tomography and eager to make a meaningful impact on patient care across diverse clinical settings, UC San Diego Health is the place to be. Join us and unlock unparalleled opportunities to learn, develop, and excel in your profession.

Depending on experience, license and certifications of the selected candidate, this position will be hired as a CT Tech or Sr CT Tech level.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of radiologic Technology.
• California Radiology Technologist of Radiography (CRT‑R).
• Registered Technologist for Computed Tomography issued by ARRT (R.T(CT)(ARRT)).
• Venipuncture certification OR Venipuncture Course Completion.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Less than three (3) years of recent experience in a similar role and setting or a new graduate of an approved radiologic technology program (CT Tech) OR more than three (3) years of experience (Sr. CT Tech).
• Thorough knowledge of radiological computerized systems and applications.
• Thorough understanding of various radiological systems to include PACS and RIS.
• Possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• California Radiology Technologist of Fluoroscopy (CRT‑F).
• Two (2) years of CT experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Prior experience in a Level I trauma center environment.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Placement within the salary range is determined by licensed experience, internal equity, relevant qualifications, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). CT Tech salary range $56.86 - $65.34. CT Tech Sr salary range $61.03 - $75.84.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $134,196 - $166,956 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $64.27 - $79.96

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California

you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.)

must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading‑edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics.

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace