CT Technologist - Santa Monica Hospital and Imaging Centers
About The Position
The CT Technologist performs advanced imaging procedures, including diagnostic CT scans, post-processing and image archival, while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Responsibilities include administering IV contrast under physician supervision, coordinating with various departments, and maintaining equipment and supply levels according to protocols and safety standards. The technologist must demonstrate proficiency in cross-sectional anatomy, sterile technique, radiation safety, patient assessment and documentation, while also participating in on-call, weekend, and rotating shifts. The technologist must follow departmental policies, maintain equipment and uphold certification/licensure requirements. You will be required to rotate to all radiology sites staffed by UCLA Health. Internal candidates will be placed according to their Active/Current career ladder level
Requirements
- CRT Radiography – required
- ARRT (R) – required
- ARRT (CT) licensure – required
- Venipuncture certificate - required
- Radiologic Technologist Program Graduate – required
- BLS/CPR certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross – required
- Ability to distinguish between types of medical procedures and diagnoses
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, prioritization, and decision-making skills
- Knowledge of medical and scientific terminology
- Strong detail and deadline orientation
- Understanding of human anatomy and pathology
- As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
- Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of 3 years of CT experience – highly desired and preferred
- Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree – preferred
Responsibilities
- Performs advanced imaging procedures, including diagnostic CT scans, post-processing and image archival.
- Ensures patient safety and comfort.
- Administers IV contrast under physician supervision.
- Coordinates with various departments.
- Maintains equipment and supply levels according to protocols and safety standards.
- Demonstrates proficiency in cross-sectional anatomy, sterile technique, radiation safety, patient assessment and documentation.
- Participates in on-call, weekend, and rotating shifts.
- Follows departmental policies.
- Maintains equipment.
- Upholds certification/licensure requirements.
- Rotates to all radiology sites staffed by UCLA Health.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
