Sr. CT Technologist, Variable Shift, Full Time

Adventist Health; Fortuna (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Adventist Health Mendocino County is seeking a CT technologist to operate CT scanners for diagnostic imaging and deliver efficient clinical care with high technical and organizational standards.

The role requires radiologic licensure, ARRT CT certification, and experience in a fast-paced radiology department. The position is represented by UFCW and may include relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred.
• Three years CT technologist experience preferred.
• Licensure requirements listed below.

Responsibilities

• Produce sagittal and coronal reformatted CT images.
• Plan daily patient workload and staffing.
• Transfer images via PACS and teleradiology systems.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation bodies.

Skills

CT imaging

PACS

Teleradiology

Critical thinking

Education

Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Up to $20,000 hiring incentive and $5,000 relocation available for eligible rehires and external hires who meet the required qualifications and conditions for payment.

Located where miles of breathtaking ocean views meet dense coastal forests, Adventist Health Mendocino County has a rich history serving community members on the coast since 1971. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and offer a range of services in Fort Bragg. The Mendocino Coast offers a small-town atmosphere and is known for its natural beauty, from the smallest to the tallest redwoods in the world, to glass bottom beaches and the only oceanfront botanical gardens in the United States. With whale watching, fishing, hiking trails and many more outdoor adventures readily available, this coastal region is a place to immerse yourself in its landscape and history.

Job Summary

Utilizes computerized tomography (CT) scanners to produce cross-section images of patient's internal organs and tissues for diagnosis of medical issues. Provides clinical care efficiently and effectively using a high level of technical and organizational skills as well as critical thinking ability. This position is represented by UFCW.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology: Preferred
• Three years' CT technologist experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists: R.T. (R)(CT)(ARRT) OR R.T. (R)(ARRT): Required
• Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required in CA
• Advanced certification in the modality of CT: Required in OR and HI, Preferred in CA
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Fluoroscopy license: Preferred in CA and OR
• Venipuncture certification: Preferred in CA and OR

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Venipuncture (IV) certification: Required

Essential Functions

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for patients ranging in age from adolescence through geriatric.
• Produces sagittal and coronal reformatted images for radiologist interpretation.
• Uses PACS and teleradiology system to correctly transfer images to the appropriate location.
• Ensures department, equipment and staffing meet requirements set forth by any accreditation maintained by facility (JCAHO, ACR, State Licensures, etc.). Leads and is responsible for the process of accreditation with these governing bodies for the specific modality.
• Plans the daily patient workload to accommodate patients. Provides adequate staffing to accommodate patient workload, while covering vacations and sick days.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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ABOUT US

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.