Lead CT Technologist, Full-Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health • Los Angeles, CA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.
Job Summary:
Operates computed tomography (CT) equipment, producing cross-sectional images of patients' bones, organs and tissue that are used to diagnose medical conditions. Leads staff activities, utilizing both professional and personal discretion as well as independent judgment. Acts as an expert clinician who demonstrates a high level of knowledge/expertise, and is a leader/resource to the healthcare team.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology: Preferred
• Five years' technical experience: Required
• Two years' leadership experience: Preferred
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists: R.T. (R)(CT)(ARRT) OR R.T. (R)(ARRT): Required
• Radiologic Tech (RT) in the state of practice: Required in CA
• Advanced certification in the modality of CT: Required in OR and HI, Preferred in CA
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• ARRT-Radiography (ARRT-R) or ARRT-Computed Tomography (ARRT-CT): Required
• AHA-BLS: Required
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology
• Two years' leadership experience
• Advanced certification in the modality of CT
• Fluoroscopy license: Preferred in CA and OR
• Venipuncture certification: Preferred in CA and OR

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for the CT diagnostic procedure by explaining the process and positioning the patient to correctly capture the images requested by a physician.
• Plans the daily patient workload to accommodate scheduled patients, including in-house and emergency patients. Guides a team, assigns resources, monitors work, develops and administers schedules, and oversees achievement of performance requirements.
• Assists manager in decisions involving employee hiring, employee evaluation, promotion and termination.
• Provides adequate staffing to accommodate patient workload, while covering vacations and sick days.
• Serves as technical leader on daily tasks and cases. Models/mentors and trains staff on technical skills. Recommends and coordinates scheduling of work assignments, daily priorities and directing the work of staff. Provide input into hiring and promotion decisions for staff.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree