CT Technologist - Per Diem, Variable (Hollywood)

Southern California Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Hospitals in Los Angeles seeks a CT Tech to perform CT imaging and diagnostic radiologic procedures with focus on patient safety and high-quality results. The role requires California radiologic technologist licensure and one year of acute care experience, plus English proficiency.

Candidates should be prepared to adhere to ALARA principles, maintain infection control, and participate in patient care activities within licensure scope.

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
• 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.
• Ensures identity of patient using appropriate identifiers per hospital policy and physician order.
• Assists with the care of the patient within scope of licensure.
• Effectively determines patient needs based on age-specific criteria.
• Positions patients to ensure accurate testing considering age.
• Coordinates patient requirements during procedures and transport; maintains sterile environment and PPE.
• Applies ALARA principles to minimize exposure and provide shielding.
• Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPAA compliance.
• Demonstrates empathy and care for patients across age, culture, religion, gender identity, or ethnicity.
• Engages in caring behaviors and takes ownership of interactions with patient and staff.
• Performs ancillary tasks such as documentation, supply ordering, safety rounds, and records maintenance.
• Monitors procedures and equipment to ensure optimal results.
• Reports malfunctions to leadership promptly.
• Performs due diligence to ensure images are processed, archived, and billed correctly.

Job description

Position Summary

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

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

Physical Requirements

Indicate physical requirements for performing the essential functions of the job by double clicking and selecting 'checked' on the boxes below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and applicable, state and local law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Reaching with Hands and Arms - Frequently
• Climb or Balance - Occasionally
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Constantly
• Seeing - Constantly
• Performing repetitive motions with arms or hands - Constantly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 10 lbs - Constantly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs - Constantly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs - Constantly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs - Frequently
• Driving - None

Essential Job Functions / Major Areas of Responsibility

The essential functions below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

• 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.

Pay Rate: Min - $49.00 l Max - $49.00