Senior CT Technologist - CT IP - Orange- FT- Evening

University of California System•Orange, CA

65d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: The Sr. CT Technologist performs the most complex Computed Tomography (CT) imaging procedures at least 60% of the time, to include production of diagnostic images of the human anatomy and vascular structures following prescribed protocols. The Senior CT Technologist assists with ensuring a collaborative, responsive and consultative working relationships across modalities and will all levels of staff and faculty. Under the direction of the Operations Manager and Senior Director and in collaboration with the Medical Director, the incumbent functions as the technical "subject matter expert" for the CT department, and has the responsibility and accountability for ensuring the technical competence of the staff and for the development and implementation of all clinical imaging protocols. Acts as primary contact for research related projects, protocols, scheduling, and development Maintains accurate up-to-date records of procedures performed, coordinates exams with other services, coordinates patient transportation to appropriate areas of the Hospital, communicates pertinent patient information with the ER and Nursing units, and exercises strict patient confidentiality. The incumbent will adhere to the on-call, holiday, weekend, and weekly work schedules and participate in rotating shifts as required.

Requirements

Venipuncture Certification
Must be able to participate in on-call rotation
Minimum of three (3) years recent CT experience in an Adult Acute Care Facility.
May be assigned to work in ambulatory clinics
Graduate AMA Radiologic Tech program
Current Basic Life Support Certification
Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
Ability to maintain flexibility and work effectively in a constantly changing environment
Ability to develop a work pace appropriate to the workload
ARRT-CT
ARRT certification

Nice To Haves

Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements
CRT license/certification
Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Radiological Sciences

Responsibilities

Performs the most complex Computed Tomography (CT) imaging procedures at least 60% of the time, to include production of diagnostic images of the human anatomy and vascular structures following prescribed protocols.
Assists with ensuring a collaborative, responsive and consultative working relationships across modalities and will all levels of staff and faculty.
Functions as the technical "subject matter expert" for the CT department
Has the responsibility and accountability for ensuring the technical competence of the staff and for the development and implementation of all clinical imaging protocols.
Acts as primary contact for research related projects, protocols, scheduling, and development
Maintains accurate up-to-date records of procedures performed
Coordinates exams with other services
Coordinates patient transportation to appropriate areas of the Hospital
Communicates pertinent patient information with the ER and Nursing units
Exercises strict patient confidentiality
Adheres to the on-call, holiday, weekend, and weekly work schedules and participate in rotating shifts as required.