CT Tech - Per Diem - 137961

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking CT Technologists to work across multiple UC San Diego Health locations, including La Jolla and Hillcrest, with potential site-to-site rotation. You will prepare patients, operate advanced CT scanners, and ensure safety and comfort while delivering high-quality imaging across cardiology, neurology, oncology, and trauma cases.

Ideal candidates hold CRT-R and ARRT CT certification, VENIPUNCTURE, and BART/BLS.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate of a radiologic technology program.
• Licensure and certifications required: CRT-R and ARRT (CT).
• Venipuncture certification and BART/BLS at hire or within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients for CT imaging.
• Operate CT equipment and adjust scanning parameters.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures.
• Review images for quality and accuracy.
• Collaborate with radiologists and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate records of procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient safety

Education

CRT-R

R.T(CT)(ARRT)

Venipuncture certification

BART or BLS

Job description

This posting covers opportunities across multiple UC San Diego Health locations, including La Jolla, Hillcrest, and East Campus. Candidates may be required to float between sites depending on departmental needs.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Recent 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.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Recent experience in a similar role and setting or new graduate of an approved radiologic technology program.
• 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.
• Familiarity with imaging protocols and workflows in a comprehensive stroke center.
• Previous use of advanced CT technology and post-processing software in emergency or critical care imaging.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and some overtime, if necessary, for unexpected staffing issues.
• Must be able to work various locations based on business needs.Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $163,323 - $163,323 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $78.22 - $78.22

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).