CT Technologist I - 0.7 - Eves - CT Scanner @LG

ech; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

El Camino Health CT Technologist role at the Los Gatos campus collaborates with the imaging team to perform routine CT exams and ensure patient safety according to California radiologic guidelines.

The position requires ARRT registration, California CRT and fluoroscopy certification, venipuncture, and BLS, with weekend/holiday on-call and rotation to campus as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Associate degree is required.
• ARRT(R) registration and California CRT/Fluoroscopy certificates, Venipuncture and BLS are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine CT exams.
• Ensure patient safety and dose optimization.
• Maintain equipment and follow imaging protocols.
• Participate in survey readiness and accreditation activities.
• Develop efficiency in scanning and workflow.
• Demonstrate competency in all procedures at this level.

Skills

CT imaging

Radiologic safety

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program

Associate degree

Job description

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.

FTE 0.7

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours 56

Work Shift Evening: 8 hours

Job Description

Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to promote optimum imaging procedures. Provides imaging services as defined by Title 17 (Radiologic Health Branch) and Title 22 (Department of Health Services) for the State of California. Applying the principles in assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and modifying patient imaging care as an active, continuous process. Schedule will require rotation for weekend, holiday and call coverage, which may also include rotation to other campus. CT Techs perform Diagnostic X-ray based on departmental needs. For the Los Gatos campus only: Because the hospital is recognized by the Santa Clara County EMS Stroke Care System as a Designated Primary Stroke Center (PSC) (at the Los Gatos Campus only), the CT Tech may not always be relieved of all duty during a 30-minute meal period. When this occurs, the meal period shall be considered an "on duty" meal period and counted as time worked. An "on duty" meal period shall be permitted only when the nature of the work prevents an employee from being relieved of all duty and when by written agreement between the parties an on-the-job paid meal period is agreed to. The written agreement shall state that the employee may revoke the agreement at any time in writing.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine CT exams
• Ensure patient safety, contrast administration protocols, and radiation dose optimization
• Maintain equipment and follow department imaging protocols
• Participate in survey readiness and support inspection/accreditation activities
• Develop efficiency in scanning and workflow
• Demonstrate and maintain competency in all equipment and procedures at this level

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
• Associate degree required

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography ARRT(R) and upon hire or within 9 months of hire, registered in Computed Tomography ARRT(CT)
• Current California CRT Certificate
• Current California Fluoroscopy Certificate
• Certification in Venipuncture
• BLS Certificate

Ages of Patients Served

This position is responsible for the assessment, treatment and care of pediatric/adolescent adult and geriatric patients

Salary Range:

$74.19 - $94.19 USD Hour

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

Medium Work - Requires standing the majority of the shift with the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. frequently. Work involves sitting, kneeling, climbing and squatting. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)

An Equal Opportunity Employer: El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.