CT Technologist, Full Time, Days

PIH Health Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community healthcare provider seeks a Computed Tomography Technologist to perform CT exams with a focus on patient safety, organizational quality, and efficiency. The role requires specific certifications and offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• State of California CRT and ARRT certification in CT required.
• Two years of clinical training experience in computed tomography.
• Knowledge of radiation safety practices and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform computed tomography exams with high image quality and patient safety.
• Maintain lowest possible radiation exposure during procedures.

Skills

Technical skills in computed tomography

Knowledge of all vasculature and organ systems

Knowledge of all CT guided invasive procedures

Skilled in use of contrast agents

Basic patient care and assessment techniques

Knowledgeable in radiation physics, biology, protection, and medical terminology

High degree of accuracy in positioning and radiation exposure techniques

Education

State of California CRT

ARRT certification in CT

Venipuncture certification

BLS for Healthcare Provider issued through American Heart Association

Clinical training – Two (2) years’ experience scanning in CT

La City fire card within 6 months of employment

Job description

Performs computed tomography exams and procedures with maximal image quality, patient safety, and comfort while maintaining lowest possible radiation exposure. Exams and procedures include all parts of 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 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
• BLS for Healthcare Provider issued through American Heart Association
• Clinical training – Two (2) years’ experience scanning in CT
• La City fire card within 6 months of employment

Preferred:

• Three (3) years’ experience scanning in CT

Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce. EOE M/F/D/V

Salary
44.00-64.75

Shift
Days

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Zip Code
90017