Ct Technologist

Overview

Tri-City Medical Center — CT Technologist position in Oceanside, CA. A professional caregiver who performs diagnostic, fluoroscopic, CT and radiography procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision; under the guidance of the CT/IR supervisor. The CT technologist is responsible for the performance of all aspects of CT and routine imaging, accurately and independently in accordance with established procedures and policies in the diagnosis and treatment of disease in patients of all age groups.

Uses independent judgment to accomplish the efficient completion of prescribed CT and routine imaging procedures, utilizing good patient care and proper radiation protection standards; processes images; assures correct images; accurate billing and file documentation; records information related to exams into the department computer system. Performs other activities in support of clinical team members when not engaged in imaging activities. The CT Technologist provides service in a manner consistent with TCMC’s mission and values.

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
• Greets patients and provides procedure education to patient and/or family member.
• Transports patient to examination room. Assists patient to the examination table.
• Operates CT scanners using correct scan parameters. Adjust KV and MA settings appropriate to patient population in accordance with Title 17 and follows ALARA.
• Operates contrast injector delivery systems.
• Screens all contrast procedures for risk factors and documents in the patient’s medical record.
• Records pertinent patient history, unusual conditions or patient limitations, and documents incidents or variances on appropriate forms as necessary.

• Good customer service skills.
• Experienced in fluoroscopy, emergency room, portable radiography, minor invasive procedures and some OR experience, required.
• Experienced in CT procedures in a medical center setting preferred. Experience in invasive CT procedures, preferred.
• 1 year hospital-based clinical medical experience, preferred.

• CRT (California Registered Technologist) license, required.
• ARRT-CT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) license required within 1 year of hire or initiation of training.

• Venipuncture certification, required within 6 months of hire.
• Current BLS certification, required upon hire;
  American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.

Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.

Salary/Hourly Wage range based on experience.

To protect the health of patients and staff, and to comply with the new State of California mandates, all job offers are contingent on the successful engagement in the TCMC COVID-19 vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care