Lead CT Technologist (Full-time regular, Day Shift)
Adventist Health
- Location
- Onsite (Bakersfield, CA)
- Compensation
- $49 - $68/hr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior Level
About the role
Adventist Health Bakersfield is a 254-bed acute care hospital providing world-class medical technology and caring professional services. The Lead CT Technologist role operates CT equipment to produce diagnostic images while leading staff activities and clinical operations.
Skills
Benefits
- Health Insurance
Full job details
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.
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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.