Diagnostic Execution: Performs routine and STAT CT examinations, ensuring precise patient positioning and adherence to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles as mandated by California law. Technical Oversight: Reviews completed exams for quality; communicates critical findings to referring physicians and coordinates with reading institutions for DICOM file uploads and reports. Clinical Assistance: Assists physicians during specialized procedures (e.g., CT-guided biopsies); operates and maintains equipment with expert proficiency. Venipuncture & Contrast: Oversees and performs venipuncture for contrast administration in compliance with California Health and Safety Code Section 106985. Radiation Protection Program: Manages the facility’s Radiation Safety and Protection Program in accordance with 17 CCR § 30253. This includes overseeing dosimetry record-keeping, film badge collection, and reporting safety events or "reportable medical events" to the RHB. Regulatory Liaison: Acts as the primary site contact for inspections by the CDPH Radiologic Health Branch (RHB) and the ACR for all local imaging modalities (CT, X-ray, Dexa, Mammography). Equipment & Physics: Schedules and coordinates mandatory physicist appointments for quarterly/annual equipment testing. Maintains staff dosimetry reports for review and signature by the Certified Supervisor and Operator (S&O). Accreditation Leadership: Directs the site’s CT Accreditation compliance and renewal process with the American College of Radiology (ACR). Workflow Coordination: Manages daily patient flow and updates Care Coordination regarding equipment downtime or service disruptions. Maintenance & QA: Maintains daily logs for Quality Assurance, preventative maintenance, and calibrations. Reports malfunctions to Vendor Field Service Engineers and the Radiology Director. Staff Mentorship: Acts as a clinical preceptor, ensuring all staff sonographers/technologists maintain their California CRT status and follow site-specific safety protocols.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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