CT Technologist Southwest Facility

Dignity Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, CA seeks a CT Technologist to capture precise diagnostic CT images for radiologists, supporting timely and accurate diagnoses. You will create cross-sectional images of the skeleton, tissues, and organs while ensuring a compassionate patient experience throughout the imaging process.

essential duties include following CT department routines, using appropriate immobilization, and contributing to department quality improvements.

Qualifications

• 1 year acute hospital imaging procedures required.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality procedures using CT department routines.
• Operate all CT equipment for examinations.
• Use immobilization and supportive devices as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy relevant to each exam.
• Participate in PDCA quality improvements for Imaging Department.
• Perform exams in a timely manner to expedite patient care.

Skills

Imaging procedures

Basic Life Support

CPR

ARRT Radiography Certification

Education

CA Radiography license

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our CT Technologist, you will utilize your expertise to capture precise diagnostic images, enabling our Radiologists to accurately diagnose and/or rule out diverse medical conditions.

As our CT Technologist, you will utilize your expertise to capture precise diagnostic images, enabling our Radiologists to accurately diagnose and/or rule out diverse medical conditions. Every day, you will adeptly create detailed cross-sectional images of the skeleton, tissues, and internal organs. Your compassionate interaction and skill in patient care will be crucial, as you play a significant role in fostering a positive and comforting patient experience throughout the imaging process. To be successful in this role, you must deeply understand the critical importance of diagnostic imaging. This includes a comprehensive knowledge of general imaging workflow, various patient positioning techniques, and the ability to consistently capture clear results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses that guide effective patient care.

• Responsible to perform quality procedures using the appropriate CT department routines.
• Must be able to perform all examinations using all the CT equipment.
• Selects and uses proper immobilization and supportive devices when necessary.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the anatomy associated with each exam.
• Participates in PDCA quality improvements for the Imaging Department.
• Performs exams in a timely manner so patient care is expedited as quickly as possible for turn around time.

Job Requirements

Required

• 1 year acute hospital imaging procedures
• Medical Radiographer: CA
• Basic Life Support - CPR
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT

Preferred

• 1 - 2 years CT experience
• Expanded IV Therapy Course
• Registered Technologist Computed Tomography

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 229-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II NICU, cancer care, women’s health, and orthopedics. Additionally, Mercy Hospital Downtown & Mercy Hospital Southwest have been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. They are both Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Centers. Mercy Hospital Downtown offers the only inpatient Oncology Unit in Bakersfield while Mercy Hospital Southwest has the only Obstetric Emergency Department in Bakersfield.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$48.80 - $57.58 /hour