CT Technologist Per Diem

PIH Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking a CT technologist to perform quality CT imaging procedures with the lowest radiation dose possible, under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner, in our acute care hospital setting.

The role emphasizes patient-centric care and requires excellent communication, knowledge of cross sectional anatomy, basic patient care and assessment, independence, computer skills, and strong guest relations.

Qualifications

• Valid BCLS certification
• ARRT (R)
• Certificate in venipuncture
• Previous CT experience in a hospital environment
• Experience with Toshiba 64 scanner
• ARRT (CT) is preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform quality CT imaging procedures with the lowest radiation dose possible.
• Work in an acute care hospital environment with patient-centric care.
• Exercise independent professional and ethical judgment.

Skills

Communication

Anatomy

Patient care

Independence

Computer skills

Guest relations

Organization

Job description

An CT technologist performs quality CT imaging procedures using the lowest radiation dose possible at the request of a licensed independent practitioner. CT technologists play a critical role in the delivery of health services in an acute care hospital environment while providing patient centric care at all times. A CT technologist is expected to exercise independent professional and ethical judgment at all times.

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

• Excellent Communication skills


• Cross Sectional Anatomy


• Basic patient care and assessment


• Ability to work independently


• Computer skills


• Excellent guest relations skills


• Organized

Required Experience

• Valid BCLS certification


• ARRT (R)


• Certificate in venipuncture


• Previous CT experience in a hospital environment


• Experience with Toshiba 64 scanner


• ARRT (CT) is preferred


• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred

Qualifications:

• Excellent Communication skills


• Cross Sectional Anatomy


• Basic patient care and assessment


• Ability to work independently


• Computer skills


• Excellent guest relations skills


• Organized