Per Diem CT Technologist - Catscan Unit
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside's Computed Tomography (CT) Unit at Riverside University Health Systems - Medical Center is seeking Per Diem CT Technologists for swing and night shifts in Moreno Valley.
This role involves preparing and positioning patients for CT scans, ensuring their safety and comfort, explaining procedures, and monitoring for adverse reactions.
Responsibilities include operating and maintaining CT equipment, managing supplies, performing quality assurance checks, administering contrast, and interpreting imaging orders.
The position requires working with EPIC and SECTRA PACS while adhering to protocols in a Level I Trauma/Stroke accredited facility.
Schedule:
5/8 Shifts
Commitment of 40 hours per week, including rotating weekends and holidays required.
Applicants can specify their preferred shift on their application.
Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System Website
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Perform CT procedures as ordered achieving a high level of quality and accurately critique images to determine if they are of diagnostic quality and adjust factors if an image needs to be repeated; offer expertise to physician regarding appropriateness of additional/modified studies.
• Explain all studies to patients prior to the exam in a caring manner; provide resources to patients and family members about the CT exam and refer them, if appropriate, to a physician.
• Identify, prepare, and/or administer medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Provide protection for patient and self in accordance with prescribed safety standards; ensure the safety and physical comfort of the patient; conduct daily quality control measures to monitor machine performance.
• Calibrate and operate equipment to ensure that the scan is correctly and diagnostically executed in minimal time.
• Safely transfer patients to and from carts, beds, and wheelchairs; position patients to ensure patient comfort and modesty.
• Evaluate images on video display screen for diagnostic quality and presence of artifacts; evaluate videotapes and computer-generated information for technical quality; take corrective action as indicated to ensure image quality.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of an AMA-approved Diagnostic Radiologic Technology training program.
Experience: One year of hospital CT experience preferred.
License: Current California Radiologic Technologist License, Fluoroscopy Permit, ARRT Advanced-level certification in Radiography and CT, Venipuncture certification, and BLS Certification by AHA.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Per Diem Benefits and Rates:
- Additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits
- Flexible work schedule
- Holiday Premium Pay
- 5 Paid Sick Days
- Eligible for medical benefits
- Teaching Hospital & Level 2 Trauma Center
- 401(a) plan, contributing 3.75% of salary to the pension plan
- Eligible for education reimbursement/discount
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* Per Diem personnel are disti...
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Moreno Valley, US-CA
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Finance
- Recruiter: County of Riverside
- Contact: Not Specified
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: 4625046
- Posted: 2024-08-21 08:45:47 -
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