CT Technologist - Full Time, Evening (Culver City) 10105

Southern California Hospitals•Culver City, CA

2d•$52 - $70

About The Position

The CT Tech performs the full range of basic diagnostic radiologic procedures and performs the advanced level diagnostic procedures in Computed Tomography (CT). Indicate physical requirements for performing the essential functions of the job by double clicking and selecting 'checked' on the boxes below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and applicable, state and local law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Current Licensure as Radiologic Technologist in the State of California
One year recent experience in an acute care facility
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Fluoroscopy license/certification
AHA Basic Life Support
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
ARRT advanced certification
Venipuncture certification

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of CT/diagnostic radiologic procedures ensuring optimal imaging.
Ensures identity of patient using appropriate patient identifiers per hospital policy, and ensures the correct procedure for diagnostic testing, exactly as outlined in the physician order and per all regulatory requirements and hospital policies/procedures.
Assists with the care of the patient within scope of licensure.
Effectively determines patient needs based on age-specific criteria.
Positions patients as necessary to ensure accurate testing in consideration of patient age.
Coordinates patient requirements during diagnostic procedures and/or transportation to ensure patient safety. Maintains a sterile environment during invasive procedures and utilizes effective PPE for each patient as necessary.
Applies radiation safety practices such as the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) model sparing exposure whenever possible and providing adequate shielding.
Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPPA compliance.
Empathizes with patient and patient support systems, expresses compassion and understanding for the situation and demonstrates care which is appropriate for the age, and cultural, religious, gender identity, or ethnic background.
Engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes deliberate/thoughtful actions regarding how to best carry out interactions with the patient, families, physicians, and co-workers.
Assumes responsibility for ancillary tasks/duties associated with the delivery of procedural care such as but not limited to documentation of charges, ordering of supplies, conducting environmental safety rounds, and maintaining department records associated with patient care activities.
Monitors patients, diagnostic procedures, and diagnostic equipment making appropriate adjustments to ensure optimal results.
Reports malfunctions to leadership in a timely manner.
Performs procedural due diligence to ensure images are processed and archived, and systems are updated, with accurate information as it relates to the patient's medical record and billing.