Radiology, CT Technologist, Night Shift

Job Description Position & Client Overview A large university medical center with locations across the beautiful state of California is looking for a CT technologist for one of their southern California facilities. This is a night shift role. Location: Irvine, CA Salary & Benefits Salary Range: $98,000-123,000 Along with a competitive salary, this 450-bed facility offers a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, health flexible spending, retirement plans, as well as a range of benefits to support and protect your family. Job Summary Under the direct supervision of leadership, the CT technologist is responsible for operating and providing high quality computerized tomography to patients in a safe manner for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders. These cross-sectional images provide detailed information about soft tissues, blood vessels, and bones, which is essential for accurate diagnostics. The CT Tech will position patients to ensure they receive the proper dose of radionuclides and perform the imaging procedure. Skill Requirements Interpreting the orders provided by the physician or other prescribing medical professional Explaining what will happen during the CT scan to patients Positioning patients properly to take the necessary images Administering IVs that contain contrast dyes to enhance imaging Examining images to ensure they’re usable Updating patient medical information Cleaning and maintaining CT scan equipment Keeping inventory of CT scan supplies and making orders for supply restocks as required Responsibilities Perform computed tomography (CT) procedures Position patients and answer any questions they have regarding the procedure Ensure the proper dose of radionuclides are administered, starting IV lines if needed Monitor patient discomfort throughout the procedure Review images for quality Accurately document the procedure and update patient records Education, Certification, & Experience Provider BLS - American Heart Association National Registered Technologist - Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists --OR-- National Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology National Registered Technologist - Computed Tomography within 1 year of hire --OR--National Computed Tomography Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board within 1 year of hire. California state license Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Medical Imaging 2 year experience as a registered technologist performing CT scan and X-ray Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #J-18808-Ljbffr 6AM City, LLC