CT Technologist - Per Diem, Variable Shift

Adventist Health; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health is looking for a Radiologic Technologist who will operate computed tomography (CT) equipment to produce diagnostic images. The role involves maintaining patient records and ensuring equipment functionality while adhering to regulatory guidelines like HIPAA.

The ideal candidate should have an Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology and proper licenses, including BLS certification and a permit to operate fluoroscopy equipment in California.

Qualifications

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists: R.T. (R)(CT)(ARRT) OR R.T. (R)(ARRT).
• Fluoroscopy license in California required if operating fluoroscopy equipment.
• Venipuncture certification preferred in CA and OR.

Responsibilities

• Operates CT equipment to produce medical images.
• Maintains records and adheres to HIPAA guidelines.
• Performs maintenance and calibration of imaging equipment.

Skills

Operating computed tomography (CT) equipment

Producing cross-sectional images

Assesses and plans patient care

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Education

Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology

Job description

Job Summary

Operates computed tomography (CT) equipment, producing cross-sectional images of patients' bones, organs and tissue that are used to diagnose medical conditions. Performs a variety of imaging procedures not limited to CT, including general radiography and fluoroscopy.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists: R.T. (R)(CT)(ARRT) OR R.T. (R)(ARRT): Required
• Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required in CA
• Advanced Certification in the modality of CT: Required in OR and HI, Preferred in CA
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Fluoroscopy license in state of employment: Required in CA, if employee operates fluoroscopy equipment
• Venipuncture certification: Preferred in CA and OR

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required

Essential Functions

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for patients ranging in age from adolescence through geriatric.
• Produces sagittal and coronal reformatted images for radiologist interpretation.
• Uses PACS and teleradiology system to correctly transfer images to the appropriate location.
• Maintains accurate records, files and billing information. Ensures the integrity of patient medical images and data while adhering to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other patient confidentiality guidelines and regulations.
• Performs routine maintenance and calibration of equipment and manages supply inventory.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.