CT Tech - 140533

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 118,724 - 147,705; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a CT Technologist to prepare patients, operate CT equipment, and optimize scanning parameters while ensuring safety and comfort. You will work with radiologists and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality imaging and accurate documentation.

The role emphasizes dose reduction, patient-centered care, and ongoing learning within a leading academic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of radiologic Technology.
• California Radiology Technologist of Radiography (CRT-R).
• Registered Technologist for Computed Tomography (R.T.(CT)(ARRT)).
• Venipuncture certification or course completion.
• BART or BLS at hire with commitment to obtain BART within six months.
• Less than 3 years experience or more than 3 years as Sr CT Tech.
• Knowledge of PACS and RIS.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients for CT procedures.
• Operate CT equipment and adjust scanning parameters.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures.
• Review images for quality and collaborate with radiologists.
• Maintain accurate records and follow radiation safety guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

PACS/RIS knowledge

Patient care

Education

Graduate of a school of radiologic Technology

CRT-R certification

Tools

CT equipment operation

Venipuncture tools

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

Filing Deadline: Tue 7/28/2026

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 at UC San Diego, 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.

Our team engages in complex imaging studies spanning cardiology, neurology, oncology, and trauma within a highly collaborative academic healthcare setting. 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.

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.

Depending on experience, license, and certifications of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at either the 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 obtain 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 AND COMPENSATION

Pay Transparency Act – Annual Full Pay Range: $118,724 - $147,705 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $56.86 - $70.74. Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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. 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.

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

EEO STATEMENT

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.

ADDITIONAL POLICY INFORMATION

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

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