Computed Tomography Technologist
Variable shift start times
Job Summary: Operates computed tomography (CT) equipment, producing cross-sectional images of patients' bones, organs and tissue that are used to diagnose medical conditions. Performs a variety of imaging procedures not limited to CT, including general radiography and fluoroscopy.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
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) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Fluoroscopy license in state of employment: Required in CA, if employee operates fluoroscopy equipment
Venipuncture certification: Required in CA, if employees performs venipuncture to administer contrast materials
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Venipuncture (IV) certification: Required
Essential Functions:
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for patients ranging in age from adolescence through geriatric.
Produces sagittal and coronal reformatted images for radiologist interpretation.
Uses PACS and teleradiology system to correctly transfer images to the appropriate location.
Maintains accurate records, files and billing information.
Ensures the integrity of patient medical images and data while adhering to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other patient confidentiality guidelines and regulations.
Performs routine maintenance and calibration of equipment and manages supply inventory.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.