This position will work days, evenings and/or nights and weekends.
The shift will be:
4/10 s
4 10 hour shifts
Sunday night 10pm 8am
Monday night 10pm 8am
Tuesday night 10pm-8am
Wednesday night 10pm 8am.
The CT Technologist coordinates and produces quality computerized tomography (CT) studies and assists in CT guided procedures. The technologist must demonstrate and exercise critical thinking skills, knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy/physiology, radiation safety, venipuncture, and safe medication administration, specific to contrast media and adjunct medications. The technologist is responsible for the safe operation of sophisticated imaging and ancillary equipment to produce quality CT procedures.
The CT Technologist ensures accurate documentation and image transmission and storage, professional and effective communication, and demonstrates knowledge of age-appropriate criteria when working with all patients, which include high risk and critically ill patients. Responsible for accurate charge capture and documentation.
Population served includes neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatrics.
Job Description
These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
Performs quality Computerized Tomography examinations for review the interpreting physician.
Coordinates the performance of CT examinations according to physician order/protocol.
Protocols the ordered examination according to established guidelines and clinical history.
Performs venipuncture and medication administration with a focus on safety and effectiveness.
Accurately documents care in the electronic health record (EHR).
Assesses the patient prior to the performance of the study to ensure safety and cooperation.
Educates the patient, answers all concerns/questions, prior to the execution of the CT exam.
Demonstrates proficiency when working with picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) to transmit, archive, and retrieve digital images.
EDUCATION
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
Other: Successful graduation from a Joint Commission approved School of Radiologic Technology.
Associate's: Radiologic Sciences
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
ARRT - Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists REQUIRED PER MANAGER
ARRT - CT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists REQUIRED PER MANAGER
CRT-Certified Radiologic Technologist REQUIRED PER MANAGER
IV Certification REQUIRED PER MANAGER
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Upon Hire
RHF-Radiology Fluoroscopy REQUIRED PER MANAGER
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
Previous experience in an acute care facility is preferred.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Must be knowledgeable in cross sectional anatomy and technical factors.
Demonstrates proficiency with multiple computerized systems.
Demonstrates proficiency when working with PACS to transmit, archive, and retrieve digital images.
Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with all Federal, State, and local regulatory requirements.
Job Category
Computed Tomography (CT)
Job Classifications
Access to PHI - Access to PHI - Will access the appropriate level of information necessary to complete their job duties. (PHI Access Options)
Non Supervising Role - Adheres to all Sutter Health policies and procedures, legal and regulatory requirements, the ethics and compliance program, and aligns behavior with Sutter Health s Code of Conduct. Reports compliance concerns to direct supervisor and/or the ethics and compliance program. Reports concerns regarding personal ability to meet these expectations to direct supervisor and/or the confidential message line. (Supervisory Role)
Patient Care - Provides care based on the age related needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with consideration of their development/psychosocial needs, environmental safety, education needs, communication style, and level of understanding. Will access only the minimum amount of information necessary to care for the patient. (Patient Care Options)
Modified 12:00:00 AM
Account Manager: Quinton Reed
Account Manager Email:
COVID-19 Vaccine: Unknown
Flu Vaccine: Unknown
Job Requirements & Qualifications
Previous Charge Experience : -
Years of Experience : 2
Patient Ratio Experience :
Charting System Experience : -
Charting System Name :
Community Hospital Experience : -
LTAC Experience : -
Trauma Level I Experience : -
Trauma Level II Experience : -
Travel Experience Required : -
Certifications : ARRT R, BLS, Venipuncture Cert Required, Radiology Fluoroscopy within 180 days of hireSkills : 3D rendering (Maximum intensity projection, Surface shaded displays, Volume rendering)*, Abdomen without and/or with contrast, Adult Acute Care, Adult Outpatient, Aspirations*, Biopsies*, Brain perfusion*, Carotid, Cervical, Chest without and/or with contrast, Colonography or virtual Colonography*, Coronary CTA*, CT arthrography*, Drainage*, Emergency Department, Enterography study*, GE, Head without and/or with contrast, Heart (e.g., calcium scoring, coronary angiography)*, ICU, Isolation Precautions/PPE, Level I Trauma*, Level II Trauma Center*, Lumbar, Multiplanar reconstruction (MRP)*, Musculoskeletal trauma, Myelography*, PACS, Pediatric Acute Care*, Pediatric Outpatient*, Radiation Safety, Radiation therapy planning*, Region of interest measurement (ROI), Sinuses, Soft tissue neck, Starting Peripheral IV s, Thoracic, Transplant studies*, Trauma head, Vascular chest (e.g., pulmonary embolism, CTA, aorta), Vascular CTA*, Venipuncture
Unit Details
Staffing & Scheduling
Scheduling Type : -
Patient Ratios Days : -
Patient Ratios Nights : -
Patient Ratios Weekends : -
Float Required : -
Call Required : -
Weekend Coverage : -
Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : -
Pre-Approved Time Off : one
Orientation Hours : 40
Facility & Patient Care Details
Patient Age Groups : Adolescents, Infants, Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics
Daily Census : -
Number of Visits Per Day : -
Number of Rooms : -
Number of Beds : -
Additional Unit Information
Interdisciplinary Support : -
Patient Diagnoses : -
Special Procedures/Unit Details : Radiology Fluoroscopy within 180 days of hire
Special Equipment : -
#Tier3 Travel Compliance
Sutter Submission Rules:
Local candidates:
Locals accepted at local rate;
50-mile radius rule
RN Licensure:
Uploaded Nursys within the last 2 weeks
with Valid CA State License
Certifications:
Uploaded any applicable certifications with valid expiration dates
Certifications must be AHA or ARC
References:
2 references obtained within the last year
Return Staff/Travelers:
No separation time required. Former manager(s) name needed on application
Experience:
Unless otherwise stated, at least 2 years of experience required
BG/Licensure Hits:
Any hits with supporting documentation will need to be disclosed to seek approval from facility HR to proceed with application
RTO Policy:
Max RTO:
7 days per contract
Holiday RTO:
New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Holidays begin at 7:00 PM the night before the holiday, and end at 7:00 AM the day after the holiday
Only 1 holiday per contract can be requested
Compliance:
Onboarding:
Must complete labs within 3-5 days of contract signing
Work History Verification: 7-Year Work History Verification Required for all candidates.
Candidates must provide accurate work history information going back 7 years from their start date and may also be required to provide documentation or contacts for the verifications if we are unable to verify any positions
Deadline:
All compliance documents due 10 days prior to start
Modules:
Modules are non-billable. An average of 1-5 hours spent on modules and are factored into NBO. Any time spent on modules exceeding the 16 NBO hours are billable
Modules are completed during orientation, and module hours vary by specialty
Modules are recorded through e-learning
Submittal Details: #Tier3 Travel ComplianceSutter Submission candidates: Locals accepted at local rate; 50-mile radius ruleRN Licensure: Uploaded Nursys within the last 2 weeks with Valid CA State LicenseCertifications: Uploaded any applicable certifications with valid expiration datesCertifications must be AHA or ARCReferences: 2 references obtained within the last yearReturn Staff/Travelers: No separation time required. Former manager(s) name needed on applicationExperience: Unless otherwise stated, at least 2 years of experience requiredBG/Licensure Hits: Any hits with supporting documentation will need to be disclosed to seek approval from facility HR to proceed with applicationRTO RTO: 7 days per contractHoliday RTO: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Holidays begin at 7:00 PM the night before the holiday, and end at 7:00 AM the day after the holidayOnly 1 holiday per contract can be complete labs within 3-5 days of contract signingWork History Verification: 7-Year Work History Verification Required for all candidates. Candidates must provide accurate work history information going back 7 years from their start date and may also be required to provide documentation or contacts for the verifications if we are unable to verify any positionsDeadline: All compliance documents due 10 days prior to are non-billable. An average of 1-5 hours spent on modules and are factored into NBO. Any time spent on modules exceeding the 16 NBO hours are billableModules are completed during orientation, and module hours vary by specialtyModules are recorded through e-learning