CT Technologist, Full Time, 10 Hour, Variable Shift

PIH Health; Whittier, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 133,308,000 - 192,784,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Whittier Hospital is seeking a qualified CT Technologist to perform computed tomography exams with high image quality, patient safety, and comfort, while minimizing radiation exposure. You will work within our acute care setting, applying CT techniques across vascular and organ systems, ensuring accurate positioning and contrast administration.

The role requires ARRT CT certification, CA CRT, venipuncture and CPR/BLS, with a minimum of three years in diagnostic radiography and one

Qualifications

• Active California CRT and ARRT CT certification.
• CPR/BLS and venipuncture training required.
• Three years’ diagnostic radiography in an acute care facility; one year CT in acute care preferred.

Skills

CT skills

Vascular knowledge

Invasive procedures

Contrast agents

Patient care

Radiation safety

Positioning accuracy

Education

CA CRT

ARRT CT

Venipuncture cert

CPR/BLS

3 yrs radiography in acute care

1 yr CT in acute care

Job description

Performs computed tomography exams and procedures with maximal image quality, patient safety and comfort while maintaining the lowest possible radiation exposure. Exams and procedures include all parts of the vasculature structures and organ systems.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Technical skills in computed tomography
• Knowledge of all vasculature and organ systems
• Knowledge of all CT guided invasive procedures
• Skilled in the use of contrast agents
• Basic patient care and assessment techniques
• Knowledgeable in radiation physics, radiation biology, radiation protection and medical terminology.
• High degree of accuracy in positioning and radiation exposure techniques

Required Experience

Required:

• State of California CRT
• ARRT certification in CT
• Venipuncture certification and/or documentation of training
• CPR/BLS
• Clinical training – Three (3) years’ experience in diagnostic radiography in an acute care facility
• One (1) year in a CT setting of an acute care facility

Preferred:

• Three (3) years’ experience scanning in CT in an acute care facility
• Fluoroscopy certification

Address 12401 Washington Blvd.

Salary 46.50-67.28

Shift Variable

Zip Code 90602