CT Tech Trainee: Launch Your Radiology Career

Southern California Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Hospitals is seeking a CT Tech Trainee who learns and performs the full range of basic diagnostic radiologic procedures and the advanced CT procedures under the supervision of the Radiology Supervisor.

This entry‑level role emphasizes accuracy, patient safety, and adherence to imaging protocols, with opportunities to gain fluoroscopy experience and ARRT/CA licensure progress.

Qualifications

• Current Licensure as Radiologic Technologist in the State of California
• Recent graduate
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Fluoroscopy license/certification
• AHA Basic Life Support
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of CT/diagnostic radiologic procedures ensuring optimal imaging. Ensures identity of patient using appropriate patient identifiers per hospital policy, and ensures the correct procedure for diagnostic testing, exactly as outlined in the physician order and per all regulatory requirements and hospital policies/procedures. Assists with the care of the patient within scope of licensure.
• Effectively determines patient needs based on age‑specific criteria. Positions patients as necessary to ensure accurate testing in consideration of patient age. Coordinates patient requirements during diagnostic procedures and/or transportation to ensure patient safety. Maintains a sterile environment during invasive procedures and utilizes effective PPE for each patient as necessary. Applies radiation safety practices such as the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) model sparing exposure whenever possible and providing adequate shielding. Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPPA compliance.
• Empathizes with patient and patient support systems, expresses compassion and understanding for the situation and demonstrates care which is appropriate for the age, and cultural, religious, gender identity, or ethnic background. Engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes deliberate/thoughtful actions regarding how to best carry out interactions with the patient, families, physicians, and co‑workers.
• Assumes responsibility for ancillary tasks/duties associated with the delivery of procedural care such as but not limited to documentation of charges, ordering of supplies, conducting environmental safety rounds, and maintaining department records associated with patient care activities.
• Monitors patients, diagnostic procedures, and diagnostic equipment making appropriate adjustments to ensure optimal results. Reports malfunctions to leadership in a timely manner. Performs procedural due diligence to ensure images are processed and archived, and systems are updated, with accurate information as it relates to the patient's medical record and billing.

Job description

Southern California Hospitals is seeking a CT Tech Trainee who learns and performs the full range of basic diagnostic radiologic procedures and the advanced CT procedures under the supervision of the Radiology Supervisor.

This entry‑level role emphasizes accuracy, patient safety, and adherence to imaging protocols, with opportunities to gain fluoroscopy experience and ARRT/CA licensure progress.