Lead - CT Technologist - CT Scan Unit - Full Time 8 Hours Days (6:30am to 3:00PM) (Union, Non-Except)

Keck Medicine of USC; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is seeking a clinically competent CT technologist to perform CT imaging procedures under radiologist direction. You will supervise department operations, ensure patient safety and film quality, and actively participate in cost-saving initiatives.

The role requires CT experience in a acute healthcare setting, ARRT CT and CRT certifications, and BLS-C. Join USC's diagnostic radiology team and contribute to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School graduate and accredited radiology technologist program completion.
• Current CRT and ARRT certifications required.
• Active Fluoroscopy and ARRT CT certifications needed.
• BLS-C certification required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model for compassionate service and patient care.
• Supervise personnel and ensure coverage and scheduling.
• Monitor unit resources and manage budgets and variances.
• Ensure radiation safety compliance and CT scanning protocols.
• Coordinate CT staff schedules and department operations.
• Provide education and orientation for new hires.

Skills

Team leadership

Patient care

Radiology workflow

Education

High School graduate

Accredited Radiology technologist program graduate

Tools

CRT Certification

ARRT Certification

Fluoroscopy

ARRT CT

BLS-C Card

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIESServes as a role model for delivering compassionate service, displaying empathy and support where appropriate.Responsible for all personnel under his/her supervision.Monitors unit’s activities to appropriate utilization of all resources, both labor and material.Demonstrate good judgment and have a good attitude while interacting with physicians, staff and patients.Communicates the department Scope of Service to all staff and reinforces expectations of providing exemplary quality service.Perform other job-related duties as required such as explanation budget, variance reports and recommends revisions of policy and procedure manual.Rotate weekends as needed and as determined by department management.Assures consistent coverage at all times, willingness to cover vacant shifts due to emergencies and as needed when possible.Reinforces expectations based on developed policies and procedures.Provides continuing education to department personnel to include orientation training for new hires.Assures compliance with radiation safety, title 17 rules and regulations compliance, quality control and Initiatives, and PI activities.Actively identifies cost savings or revenue enhancing initiatives for own area of responsibility.Acts as a resource to other members of the healthcare team.Assures compliance with department compliance with Hospital policies procedures and established CT scanning protocols.Assist the radiation safety office in maintaining compliance with all radiation safety rules and regulations, monitor radiation doses and compliance with SB1237.Assures adequate department supplies.Interprets/enforces policy, advises director of violations.Assist in developing monthly or biweekly schedules for CT staff.Demonstrates creativity in developing service-oriented processes and behaviors to improve the experience of both internal and external customers (AIDET).JOB REQUIREMENTSEducationMinimum (Required)High School graduate. Accredited Radiology technologist school graduate.Preferred (Not required)Work ExperienceMinimum (Required)Three years’ experience in an acute health care environment. Minimum 2 years prior experience in CT required.Preferred (Not required)Licenses and CertificationsMinimum (Required)Current CRT, ARRT CertificationCurrent FluoroscopyCurrent ARRT CTCurrent BLS-C Card (AHA)Preferred (Not required)Pay TransparencyThe hourly salary rate range for this position is $47.84 - $79.11. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.A clinically competent board-certified CT technologist performs under the direction of a Radiologist, CT scans imaging procedures ensuring maximum quality of film, patient safety, and accuracy of information for interpretation. Able to perform all aspects of various CT scan procedures. Provides care services to a critically ill through rehabilitating, newborn through geriatric patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional and developmental age of the individual served. Functions as a leader of the interdisciplinary diagnostic radiology team. This position requires providing supervision/coordination of department operational activities. Manage patient workflow processes and daily activities.USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. 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