Senior CT Technologist, Full Time, 10 Hour, Nights

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking a Senior CT Technologist to perform CT exams with a focus on image quality, patient safety, and comfort during 10-hour night shifts. The role supports the PIH Health Downey/Whittier/Good Samaritan network in the Los Angeles area.

Ideal candidates hold CA CRT, ARRT CT, fluoroscopy and venipuncture certifications and CPR/BLS, with significant CT experience in an acute care setting. Night shift exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• California CRT and ARRT CT certification required.
• Minimum of 5 years CT scanning in an acute care facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform computed tomography exams with high image quality, patient safety, and comfort.
• Maintain lowest possible radiation exposure.
• Collaborate with radiology team to ensure efficient patient flow.

Skills

CT imaging

Vasculature knowledge

Radiation safety

Patient care

Radiation exposure control

Education

California CRT

ARRT CT

Fluoroscopy certification

Venipuncture certification

CPR/BLS

Job description

Senior CT Technologist, Full Time, 10 Hour, Nights

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