CT Technologist - Catscan Unit (Regular and Per Diem)

County of Riverside; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks full-time and per diem CT Technologists to join the team at Riverside University Health Systems. This role involves critical responsibilities such as ensuring patient safety during CT procedures, operating advanced imaging equipment, and providing quality care in a Level I Trauma Center. Candidates need a California Radiologic Technologist License and relevant certification to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Holiday Premium Pay

5 Paid Sick Days

Eligible for medical benefits

Education reimbursement/discount

Qualifications

• One year of hospital CT experience preferred
• Current California Radiologic Technologist License required
• ARRT Advanced-level certification in Radiography and CT

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients for CT scans ensuring comfort
• Operate and maintain CT equipment
• Monitor for adverse reactions

Skills

Patient Safety

Quality Assurance

Diagnostic Imaging

Education

Completion of an AMA-approved Diagnostic Radiologic Technology training program

Job description

The County of Riverside's Computed Tomography (CT) Unit at Riverside University Health Systems - Medical Center is seeking Full-time and Per Diem CT Technologists for swing and night shifts in Moreno Valley.

This role involves preparing and positioning patients for CT scans, ensuring their safety and comfort, explaining procedures, and monitoring for adverse reactions. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining CT equipment, managing supplies, performing quality assurance checks, administering contrast, and interpreting imaging orders. The position requires working with EPIC and SECTRA PACS while adhering to protocols in a Level I Trauma/Stroke accredited facility.

Regular Full-time Rates:

$44.69 - $65.97 Hourly(Commensurate with experience)
Per Diem Rates:
$62.83

Schedule:
5/8 Shifts
Commitment of 40 hours per week, including rotating weekends and holidays required. Applicants can specify their preferred shift and job type on their application.

Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System Website

• Perform CT procedures as ordered achieving a high level of quality and accurately critique images to determine if they are of diagnostic quality and adjust factors if an image needs to be repeated; offer expertise to physician regarding appropriateness of additional/modified studies.
• Explain all studies to patients prior to the exam in a caring manner; provide resources to patients and family members about the CT exam and refer them, if appropriate, to a physician.
• Identify, prepare, and/or administer medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Provide protection for patient and self in accordance with prescribed safety standards; ensure the safety and physical comfort of the patient; conduct daily quality control measures to monitor machine performance.
• Calibrate and operate equipment to ensure that the scan is correctly and diagnostically executed in minimal time.
• Safely transfer patients to and from carts, beds, and wheelchairs; position patients to ensure patient comfort and modesty.
• Evaluate images on video display screen for diagnostic quality and presence of artifacts; evaluate videotapes and computer-generated information for technical quality; take corrective action as indicated to ensure image quality.

Education: Completion of an AMA-approved Diagnostic Radiologic Technology training program.

Experience: One year of hospital CT experience preferred.

License: Current California Radiologic Technologist License, Fluoroscopy Permit, ARRT Advanced-level certification in Radiography and CT, Venipuncture certification, and BLS Certification by AHA.

Per Diem Benefits:

- Flexible work schedule

- Holiday Premium Pay

- 5 Paid Sick Days

- Eligible for medical benefits

- Teaching Hospital & Level 2 Trauma Center

- Eligible for education reimbursement/discount

-Per Diem employees participate in the 401(a) Temporary and Part-Time Employees' Retirement Plan and are required to contribute 3.75% of their salary to the pension plan. The County shall contribute an annual

percentage based on, at a minimum, the actuarial valuation for that year.

** Per Diem personnel are distinguished from regular employees in that they receive additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits.**

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the recruiter, Jill Eastman at [e-mail]