CT Technologist - Sharp Rees-Stealy Kearny Mesa - Variable Shift - Per Diem

Sharp HealthCare•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Performs a wide variety of CT technical procedures while providing quality patient care and assisting physicians as needed. The role includes completing and documenting exams, maintaining image quality and regulatory standards, educating patients and families, supporting department operations, and working flexibly across department areas as volumes and staffing needs change. This position is per diem with variable shift times and weekend work as needed; on-call is not required.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of formal training at an AMA-approved school and meeting applicable state and/or federal certification requirements, or equivalent.
One year of dedicated CT experience.
Certified Computed Tomography (CT) (ARRT), required.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare), required.
Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit from the California Department of Public Health, required.
Venipuncture certification, required.
Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) from the California Department of Public Health, required.
Successfully complete IV and Sterile Technique Competencies as specified in the posting.

Responsibilities

Perform CT procedures using appropriate imaging techniques, protocols, positioning, imaging equipment, and contrast agents.
Verify physician orders, patient identity, and pregnancy status; complete exam documentation and billing information accurately and in real time in RIS.
Ensure images are properly quality-checked, sent to Synapse/PACS, and available for Radiologist review.
Provide pre- and post-procedure education and reassurance to patients and families while maintaining confidentiality and adapting communication to patients’ needs.
Assist Radiologists with procedures using sterile technique and universal precautions.
Maintain regulatory requirements, daily quality control, temperature logs when required, and safe working conditions.
Communicate system, equipment, staffing, supply, adverse incident, and workers’ compensation issues to the appropriate lead or supervisor.
Manage department operations, including prioritizing work, handling add-on exams, rescheduling when necessary, and completing assigned tasks promptly.
Support cost containment and use work time effectively.
Assist with training new employees and cross-training existing employees.
Cross-cover other department areas as volumes and staffing fluctuate.
Troubleshoot actual or potential department problems and participate in continuous improvement.