CT Technologist Per Diem

Astrana Health; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 63,369 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

Astrana Health is seeking a CT Technologist for the hospital in Tustin, CA. The CT Tech will perform a full range of CT and radiologic procedures, ensuring high-quality imaging and patient safety at the 14662 Newport Ave location.

Responsibilities include patient identification, adherence to physician orders, infection control, and accurate documentation. Candidates should hold California licensure, fluoroscopy certification, and BLS, with strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Current Licensure as Radiologic Technologist in the State of California.
• One year recent experience in an acute care facility.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Fluoroscopy license/certification.
• AHA Basic Life Support.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only).

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of CT/diagnostic radiologic procedures ensuring optimal imaging.
• Assists with patient care within scope of licensure.
• Position patients to ensure accurate testing and patient safety.
• Maintain sterile environment and apply radiation safety practices.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and complete documentation.

Skills

Patient care

English proficiency

Radiology safety

Education

California Radiologic Technologist license

Fluoroscopy license/certification

AHA Basic Life Support

ARRT advanced certification

Venipuncture certification

Job description

Department: 7680-CT Scan

Location: 14662 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780 ("HOSPITAL")

Compensation: $48.00 / hour

Description

The CT Tech performs the full range of basic diagnostic radiologic procedures and performs the advanced level diagnostic procedures in Computed Tomography (CT). Responsibilities for Internal Candidates Performs a variety of CT/diagnostic radiologic procedures ensuring optimal imaging. Ensures identity of patient using appropriate patient identifiers per hospital policy, and ensures the correct procedure for diagnostic testing, exactly as outlined in the physician order and per all regulatory requirements and hospital policies/procedures.

Our Values

• Put Patients First
• Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
• Operate with Integrity & Excellence
• Be Innovative
• Work As One Team

Key Responsibilities

The CT Tech performs the full range of basic diagnostic radiologic procedures and performs the advanced level diagnostic procedures in Computed Tomography (CT).

• Performs a variety of CT/diagnostic radiologic procedures ensuring optimal imaging. Ensures identity of patient using appropriate patient identifiers per hospital policy, and ensures the correct procedure for diagnostic testing, exactly as outlined in the physician order and per all regulatory requirements and hospital policies/procedures. Assists with the care of the patient within scope of licensure.
• Effectively determines patient needs based on age-specific criteria. Positions patients as necessary to ensure accurate testing in consideration of patient age. Coordinates patient requirements during diagnostic procedures and/or transportation to ensure patient safety. Maintains a sterile environment during invasive procedures and utilizes effective PPE for each patient as necessary. Applies radiation safety practices such as the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) model sparing exposure whenever possible and providing adequate shielding. Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPPA compliance.
• Empathizes with patient and patient support systems, expresses compassion and understanding for the situation and demonstrates care which is appropriate for the age, and cultural, religious, gender identity, or ethnic background. Engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes deliberate/thoughtful actions regarding how to best carry out interactions with the patient, families, physicians, and co-workers.
• Assumes responsibility for ancillary tasks/duties associated with the delivery of procedural care such as but not limited to documentation of charges, ordering of supplies, conducting environmental safety rounds, and maintaining department records associated with patient care activities.
• Monitors patients, diagnostic procedures, and diagnostic equipment making appropriate adjustments to ensure optimal results. Reports malfunctions to leadership in a timely manner. Performs procedural due diligence to ensure images are processed and archived, and systems are updated, with accurate information as it relates to the patient's medical record and billing.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Required Qualifications

• Current Licensure as Radiologic Technologist in the State of California
• One year recent experience in an acute care facility
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Fluoroscopy license/certification
• AHA Basic Life Support
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
• ARRT advanced certification
• Venipuncture certification