CT Technologist, Per Diem

PIH Health Hospital; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 64,213 - 91,455; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Whittier, CA, is seeking a Computed Tomography Technologist to perform CT exams with a focus on image quality and patient safety while ensuring minimal radiation exposure. The ideal candidate will have the necessary certifications and at least three years of experience in a diagnostic radiography setting, and one year in CT. Responsibilities also include caring for patients and working with contrast agents.

Qualifications

• Required: State of California CRT certification.
• ARRT certification in CT is essential.
• Experience in diagnostic radiography – minimum 3 years in an acute care facility.
• 1 year experience specifically in a CT setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform computed tomography exams with quality and safety.
• Maintain low radiation exposure for patients.
• Conduct exams across all parts of the vasculature and organ systems.

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

Knowledge in radiation physics and medical terminology

Accuracy in positioning and radiation exposure techniques

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.

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

56.50-56.50

Shift

Variable

Zip Code

90602