CT Technician - Per Diem

Socket.dev; Temescal Valley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Growth opportunities within UHS and IR

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Riverside Medical Clinic is seeking a CT Technologist to perform CT procedures and ensure patient safety across age groups in a busy radiology department.

The role requires experience with Siemens CT systems (16 and 64-slice) and a strong commitment to quality patient care, safety protocols, and collaboration with radiologists and staff. On-site hours 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• One-year experience in a Hospital or clinical environment.
• Training involving all age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric.
• Skilled in Siemens CT equipment, 16 and 64 slice.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT procedures including startup, test scans, programming selections, media injections, and exam processing.
• Monitor patient safety and interview prior to the CT exam; discuss problems with radiologist as needed.
• Ensure CT environment safety; report issues to the Director of Radiology promptly.
• Position and transfer patients; assist with patient comfort during scanning.
• Explain CT procedures to patients and coordinate with radiologists for protocol adjustments.
• Operate radiographic equipment to obtain standard diagnostic x-rays; position patients with immobilization devices.
• Maintain records of procedures in logbook and keep area orderly.

Skills

Patient safety awareness

Communication with patients

CT equipment operation

Team collaboration

Education

ARRT/CRT in X-RAY and CT

AHA BLS Healthcare Certification

Tools

Siemens CT equipment

16/64-slice CT knowledge

Job description

Responsibilities

Come and join the RMC Family!

We have been in the community since 1935. Our mission is to provide comprehensive multi-specialty medical services in the greater Riverside region. Your passion, inspiration, and talents are invaluable to us and our mission to serve others. Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development. Quality Healthcare is our passion, improving lives is our reward. We are working to change lives and transform the delivery of healthcare. Riverside Medical Clinic is the best place to work, practice medicine, and receive care.

For more information, please visit our website at www.riversidemedicalclinic.com

Summary

Performs a variety of Computed Tomography (CT) procedures for the diagnosis of disease; provides appropriate care and service to patients of all age specific group. CT Technologist exercises independence ingenuity and initiative while performing the exam. Assume responsibility for the preparation, monitoring, care, and safety of the patient.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOURS

8:00AM- 5:00PM

Essential Functions

Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable. Note: (other duties may be assigned, deleted or changed at any time, at the discretion of management, formally, or informally, either verbally or in writing).

• Perform all routine aspect of CT procedures including start up procedures, test scans. Programs selection, media injections, filming and exam processing.
• Effectively monitor patient safety at all times. Interview patient prior to the CT exam. Potential problems are discussed with radiologist if necessary.
• Monitor equipment to ensure the CT environment is safe and all systems are in proper working order. Report any potential or actual problems to the Director of Radiology in a timely manner.
• Perform tasks such as lifting, positioning, and transferring patients on/off exam table.
• Accurately explains the CT procedure to the patients ensures patient comfort while on the scanner, assures positioning of the patient and successful completion of the exam or the radiologist protocol. Work closely with the CT radiologist taking suggestions, changes, additions or corrections to procedures by CT radiologists.
• Operates complex radiographic equipment for purposes of obtaining standard diagnostic x-rays, positions patients utilizing various immobilization devices such as sponges and sand bags are required, selects proper technical factors.
• Completes standard consultation form and maintains accurate records of all procedures in logbook.
• Cleans and maintains orderliness in assigned area; maintains adequate supplies. Notifies Director of Radiology of any shortage.
• Adheres to appropriate universal precautionary measures as outlined in the infection IIP program.
• Develops x-ray films utilizing automatic equipment.
• May participate in formal teaching programs and in-service education classes as required.
• Performs other related duties as required such as orienting new personnel to department procedures.

This opportunity offers the following

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

One-year experience in a Hospital or clinical environment. Previous training involving all age groups, neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric. Skilled in Siemens CT equipment, 16 and 64 slice.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

ARRT/CRT in X-RAY and CT. and current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association certification required.

EEO Statement

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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