CT Technologist (Per Diem, Variable Shift) at Adventist Health

Tehachapi, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jul, 26

Salary

62.26

Posted On

18 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Computed tomography, Radiography, Fluoroscopy, PACS, Teleradiology, Patient care, Medical imaging, Equipment calibration, Venipuncture, HIPAA compliance, Record keeping, Basic life support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley has been providing high-quality healthcare services since 1934. We are comprised of a 25-bed hospital, wide range of outpatient services, emergency department, rural health clinics and medical offices. Tehachapi is located just north of Southern California's highly populated areas, with a mountain locale known for its outdoor living. Residents enjoy the scenic beauty, extreme sports and wildlife. Tehachapi is a nice balance of a small-town community within an epicenter of shopping, retail, arts and culture. 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 OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required * Fluoroscopy license in state of employment: Required in CA, if employee operates fluoroscopy equipment * Venipuncture certification: Preferred in CA and OR Facility Specific License/Certifications: * AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: 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. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ 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 is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 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 more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Responsibilities

Operates computed tomography and other imaging equipment to produce diagnostic images of patients. Maintains accurate medical records, performs equipment calibration, and ensures compliance with patient confidentiality regulations.