CT Technologist

1w1 week ago

El Camino Health

Los Gatos, US · Part-time · $140,000 – $178,000

About this role

As a CT Technologist at El Camino Health, you collaborate with the healthcare team to promote optimum imaging procedures. You provide imaging services as defined by Title 17 and Title 22 for California, applying principles of assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and modification of patient imaging care.

Your day-to-day duties involve performing CT scanning procedures, including instructing patients and selecting techniques. You position and immobilize patients, limit radiation exposure, and explain exams in an informative yet reassuring way. You also perform QA on all images before sending to PACS and accurately complete documentation.

The schedule requires rotation for weekend, holiday, and call coverage, with possible rotation to other campuses. At the Los Gatos campus, the hospital is a Designated Primary Stroke Center, which may involve on-duty meal periods. Additionally, CT Technologists perform diagnostic X-ray based on departmental needs.

Stay current with CT developments through professional journals, on-the-job training, and educational opportunities. Maintain clinical competency via continuing education and ongoing modality updates. You participate in training and onboarding of new team members, fellows, interns, students, and engage in peer competency review.

Requirements

Current California Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in Radiography (R.T.(R)).
ARRT certification in Computed Tomography (R.T.(CT)) or eligibility to obtain.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of radiation safety principles and ability to follow Title 17 and Title 22 regulations.
Proficiency in CT scanning protocols, image reconstruction, and post-processing.
Ability to perform diagnostic X-ray procedures as needed.
Strong patient assessment skills and ability to modify imaging care based on patient condition.

Responsibilities

Perform CT scanning procedures including instructing patients and selecting techniques.
Position, transfer, and immobilize patients as required for imaging exams.
Limit radiation exposure to patients and staff to maintain a safe environment.
Perform QA on all images prior to ending exam and sending images to PACS.
Accurately complete documentation according to hospital and department guidelines, including EHR charting, tech notes, and consent forms.
Perform quality control on CT equipment based on recommendations from physicist, service engineer, or manufacturer.
Assist in performing first aid, CPR, and AED as needed.
Participate in training and onboarding of new team members, fellows, interns, and students.

Benefits

On-the-job training and educational opportunities to stay current with CT developments.
Opportunity to participate in training and onboarding of new team members, fellows, interns, and students.
Exposure to a wide range of CT cases in a Designated Primary Stroke Center hospital.