CT Technologist-Rad Tech Per Diem

MemorialCare; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MemorialCare's Long Beach Medical Center is seeking a qualified CT Technologist for the CAT Scan department, under radiologist direction. You will perform CT imaging on pediatric and adult patients, ensuring safety and precision in a busy imaging center.

This per diem role offers evening shifts, competitive compensation, and MemorialCare benefits. State licensure and ARRT certification are required, with a strong emphasis on accurate documentation and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' computer tomography experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' general radiologic technology experience preferred.
• CAHEA/JRCERT/AMA approved school of radiologic technology is required.

Responsibilities

• Identifies the appropriate tests to be performed. Produces high quality radiographs and administers safe contrast media.
• Evaluates and attends to patient’s physical and emotional needs before, during and after exams to ensure proper patient care.
• Prepares equipment for procedures and ensures cleanliness of exam area and equipment.
• Maintains accurate record-keeping and clerical duties for each exam to meet department and Joint Commission requirements; records procedures for accurate billing.
• Utilizes RIS and related interfaces to contribute to automated patient care goals.
• Participates in patient flow to ensure timely and efficient care.
• Supports physician relationships with clear communication and timely follow-up; assists radiologist with findings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CT Imaging

Radiologic tech

Education

CAHEA/JRCERT/AMA school

ARRT licensure & CA licensure

AHA BLS certification

Tools

RIS

Job description

Pay Rate: $54.00

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Title

CT Technologist

Location

Long Beach Medical Center

Department

CAT Scan

Status

Per Diem

Shift

Evenings

Pay Rate: $54.00

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

Under the direction of a radiologist, this position is responsible for providing safe and cost effective patient care at the MemorialCare Imaging Center. The Radiologic Technician operates specialized imaging equipment including angiography, Computerized Axial Tomography, Breast Ultrasonography and Mammography equipment, at proficient levels and functions under minimal supervision. The position performs duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation on both pediatric and adult patients.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities Of The Job

• Identifies the appropriate tests to be performed. Produces high quality radiographs in a reasonable amount of time to provide the radiologist and patient's physician with accurate and useful medical information. Administers safe contrast media.
• Evaluates and attends to patient’s physical and emotional needs before, during and after exams to ensure proper patient care and a positive examination experience.
• Prepares equipment for procedures and ensures cleanliness of exam area and equipment.
• Maintains accurate record-keeping and clerical duties as required for each exam to meet departmental and Joint Commission requirements. Accurately records all procedures and pertinent information to ensure accurate billing.
• Utilizes RIS and related interfaces as appropriate to contribute to the integration and success of automated patient care goals.
• Participates and contributes in patient flow process to ensure that patients are seen in a timely and efficient manner.
• Participates and contributes in patient flow process to ensure that patients are seen in a timely and efficient manner.
• Supports physician relationships and partnerships by maintaining clear communication and timely follow-up. Provides additional information on x-ray requests to assist radiologist in dictating all necessary findings for exams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Qualifications/Work Experience

• Minimum 2 years' computer tomography experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' general radiologic technology experience preferred.

Education/Licensure/Certification

• Graduate from a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA), Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of radiologic technology.
• Current licensure required for specific area including CRT, Fluoroscopy, or Mammography.
• Satisfactory completion of formal radiologic technology training in AMA approved school.
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and certified by the State of California Bureau of Radiological Health.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) required.