CT Technologist

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine is seeking a CT Technologist to perform complex CT imaging, including diagnostic studies of anatomy and vascular structures, under physician supervision. You will position patients, acquire images, and manage IV contrast while adhering to safety and infection control standards.

The role requires ARRT-CT, ARRT-R, CRT licenses, venipuncture and BLS certification, with an Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology; a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Required ARRT-CT license
• Required ARRT-R license
• Required CRT license
• Required Venipuncture Certificate
• Required BLS certificate from American Heart Association or American Red Cross in-course programs
• Required Associate's Degree from a Radiology Technologist Program

Responsibilities

• Perform complex CT imaging procedures including diagnostic imaging of anatomy and vascular structures according to established protocols
• Position patients, monitor and care for patients, and ensure safety and infection control
• Acquire images, verify PACS, perform 3D post-processing and administer IV contrast under physician supervision
• Coordinate exams, patient transport, and maintain accurate Radiology Information System records
• Float between UCLA Radiology locations and participate in rotating shifts including weekends, holidays and on-call coverage
• Possibly serve in Alternate Lead capacity as assigned

Education

Associate's Degree from a Radiology Technologist Program

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Description

Under the direction of the CT Manager and CT Medical Director, the CT Technologist performs complex CT imaging procedures, including diagnostic imaging of the human anatomy and vascular structures in accordance with established protocols. Responsibilities include patient positioning and care, image acquisition and archival, PACS verification, 3D post-processing, and administration of IV contrast under physician supervision and applicable policies and regulations.

You will provide safe, compassionate patient care by monitoring patients, communicating with patients and care teams, maintaining confidentiality, practicing radiation safety and infection control, and responding to patient needs including first aid when necessary. You will coordinate exams, patient transport, and clinical communication while maintaining accurate documentation and Radiology Information System records.

The CT technologist will float between UCLA Radiology locations and participate in rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage. May serve in an Alternate Lead capacity when assigned.

Internal applicants will transfer at their active/current career ladder.

Salary Range: $55.38 - $73.00/Hourly

Qualifications

Please list ALL required licenses/certifications required for this role. Any applications missing the listed requirements will not be considered.

Required:

• ARRT-CT license


• ARRT-R license


• CRT license


• Venipuncture Certificate


• BLS certificate from American Heart Association or American Red Cross in-course programs


• Associate's Degree from a Radiology Technologist Program

Preferred:

• 3 years of prior experience as a CT Tech


• Bachelor's Degree