Lead - CT Technologist - $50-68 per hour

Adventist Health is seeking a CT Technologist Lead for a job in Bakersfield, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: CT Technologist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: ASAP Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks. Job Summary: Operates computed tomography (CT) equipment, producing cross-sectional images of patients' bones, organs and tissue that are used to diagnose medical conditions. Leads staff activities, utilizing both professional and personal discretion as well as independent judgment. Acts as an expert clinician who demonstrates a high level of knowledge/expertise, and is a leader/resource to the healthcare team. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology: Preferred Five years' technical experience: Required Two years' leadership experience: 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: 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 Essential Functions: Prepares patients for the CT diagnostic procedure by explaining the process and positioning the patient to correctly capture the images requested by a physician. Plans the daily patient workload to accommodate scheduled patients, including in-house and emergency patients. Guides a team, assigns resources, monitors work, develops and administers schedules, and oversees achievement of performance requirements. Assists manager in decisions involving employee hiring, employee evaluation, promotion and termination. Provides adequate staffing to accommodate patient workload, while covering vacations and sick days. Serves as technical leader on daily tasks and cases. Models/mentors and trains staff on technical skills. Recommends and coordinates scheduling of work assignments, daily priorities and directing the work of staff. Provide input into hiring and promotion decisions for staff. 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. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Adventist Health Job ID 73237. Posted job title: lead ct technologist (full-time regular, day shift) About Adventist Health Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being. Benefits Continuing Education Bereavement Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Health Care FSA 403b retirement plan Employee assistance programs Life insurance Holiday Pay 401k retirement plan Sick pay Health savings account