ARRT-CT Certified Computed Tomography Technologist

ARRT-CT Certified Computed Tomography Technologist

Valley Center, CA $131,999 - $131,999 a year

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist to join a dynamic healthcare team serving the Pacific Northwest coastal region. This role involves performing diagnostic, fluoroscopic, CT, and radiography procedures with a high degree of independence and technical skill, under the guidance of the CT/Interventional Radiology supervisor. The technologist will be responsible for accurate imaging, patient care, radiation safety, and documentation to support diagnosis and treatment across all age groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, adhering to unit safety and infection control protocols.
• Welcome patients and provide clear education about procedures to patients and their families.
• Assist patients with transportation to examination rooms and positioning on the examination table.
• Operate CT scanners using appropriate scan parameters, adjusting KV and MA settings in compliance with regulatory standards and ALARA principles.
• Manage contrast injector delivery systems and screen all contrast procedures for risk factors, documenting findings in patient records.
• Record relevant patient history, note any unusual conditions or limitations, and document incidents or variances as necessary.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills with a compassionate approach.
• Experience in fluoroscopy, emergency room, portable radiography, minor invasive procedures, and some operating room exposure is required.
• Preferred experience includes CT procedures in a hospital setting, especially invasive CT procedures.
• At least one year of hospital-based clinical medical experience is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• California Registered Technologist (CRT) license is required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) CT certification must be obtained within one year of hire or training start.
• Venipuncture certification required within six months of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association Healthcare Provider program is required upon hire.

Additional Information

All candidates must successfully complete a physical evaluation, urine drug screening, and pre-employment background checks prior to starting work. Compliance with regional COVID-19 vaccination mandates is required, with documented proof or approved exceptions.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc