Senior CT Technologist, Full Time, 10 Hour, Days

PIH Health Hospital; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Whittier Hospital is seeking a CT Technologist to perform CT exams with high image quality while prioritizing patient safety and comfort. Responsibilities include working with all vasculature and organ systems and using contrast agents as needed.

Required California CRT, ARRT CT, fluoroscopy, venipuncture, and CPR/BLS certifications, plus five years' experience in CT scanning in an acute care setting; seven years preferred.

Qualifications

• CA CRT license is required.
• ARRT CT certification required.
• Fluoroscopy certification required.
• Venipuncture certification required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Five (5) years of CT scanning experience in an acute care facility preferred (Seven (7) years preferred).

Skills

CT imaging

Vasculature knowledge

CT guided procedures

Contrast agents

Patient care

Radiation physics

Positioning accuracy

Education

CA CRT license

ARRT CT certification

Fluoroscopy certification

Venipuncture certification

CPR/BLS

Job description

Performs computed tomography exams and procedures with maximal image quality, patient safety and comfort while maintaining the lowest possible radiation exposure. Exams and procedures include all parts of the vasculature structures and organ systems.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Expert technical skills in computed tomography
• Advanced knowledge of all vasculature and organ systems
• Advanced knowledge of all CT guided invasive procedures
• Expertly skilled in the use of contrast agents
• Basic patient care and assessment techniques
• Knowledgeable in radiation physics, radiation biology, radiation protection and medical terminology.
• High degree of accuracy in positioning and radiation exposure techniques

Required Experience

Required:

• State of California CRT
• ARRT (CT) certification
• Fluoroscopy certification
• Venipuncture certification
• CPR/BLS
• Five (5) years' experience CT scanning in an acute care facility

Preferred:

• Seven (7) years' experience CT scanning in an acute care facility

Address 12401 Washington Blvd.

Salary 52.00-75.50

Shift Days

Zip Code 90602