CT Technologist I - Per Diem - All - Imaging - CT Scanning @ MV

El Camino Health•Mountain View, CA

1d•$71 - $90•Onsite

About The Position

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. The CT Technologist I collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to promote optimum imaging procedures. This role provides imaging services as defined by Title 17 (Radiologic Health Branch) and Title 22 (Department of Health Services) for the State of California, applying principles in assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and modifying patient imaging care as an active, continuous process. The schedule requires rotation for weekend, holiday and call coverage, which may also include rotation to other campuses. CT Techs perform Diagnostic X-ray based on departmental needs. For the Los Gatos campus only, due to its recognition as a Designated Primary Stroke Center, the CT Tech may have 'on duty' meal periods, which are considered time worked.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography ARRT(R)
Registered in Computed Tomography ARRT(CT) upon hire or within 9 months of hire
Current California CRT Certificate
Current California Fluoroscopy Certificate
Certification in Venipuncture
BLS Certificate
Responsible for the assessment, treatment and care of pediatric/adolescent adult and geriatric patients
Ability to stand the majority of the shift with the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. frequently
Ability to sit, kneel, climb and squat

Responsibilities

Limits radiation exposure to the patient and other staff members
Ensures the environment is safe at all times for patients and other staff members
Explains the Computed Tomography exam to the patient in a way that is informative, but also reassuring
Positions, transfers and properly immobilizes patients as required
Performs CT scanning procedures to include instructing patients and selecting techniques
Performs scanning, reconstruction of proper images, and post processing
Performs QA on all images prior to ending the exam and sending images to PACS
Accurately completes documentation according to hospital and department guidelines, e.g., EHR documentation of exam performed, rationale for exam, tech notes, consent forms, etc.
Performs quality control on CT equipment based on recommendations from the physicist, service engineer, and/or manufacturer as required
Evaluates personnel and department work volume and flow to ensure efficient patient care by prioritizing work according to urgency and resources
Follows safety procedures and guidelines and reports unsafe practices and conditions
Consistently and appropriately follows Universal Precautions
Keeps updated on CT developments through professional journals, on the job training, and other educational opportunities
Maintains clinical competency by assuming responsibility for continuing education and on-going modality updates
Assists in performing first aid, CPR and AED
Participates in peer competency review
Participates in the training and onboarding of new team members, as well as fellowship, interns and students
Reports equipment issues to clinical engineering and vendor service engineer per department policy guidelines
Is aware of and works within hospital and department safety guidelines, including reporting potential hazards and hazardous behavior
Uses appropriate body mechanics and lifting devices as needed
Demonstrates job-specific, technical and clinical competence on all exams common on their shift(s), including but not limited to interventional procedures, cardiac imaging, etc.
Demonstrates and upholds organizational values and excellence standards
Demonstrates concern for meeting or exceeding internal and external customer expectation and requirements in a manner that provides satisfaction for the customer
Works effectively as a team member
Responds promptly to requests for information
Communicates effectively with other technologists, radiologists, physicists and other members of the health care team to ensure the message is getting across appropriately
Interacts with patients, families, and visitors in a professional, compassionate manner
Supports organizational objectives over individual needs
Fosters a culture of continuous improvement
Responds to change with a positive attitude and willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives
Engages in discovering ways to increase value and drive waste from processes
Complies with regulatory standards and laws as applicable to their license
Meets deadlines without reminders