Computed Tomography Technologist

Description:

$8,000.00 Sign-on Bonus Eligible Position!!

Job Summary:

Under indirect supervision, provides patient services using imaging modalities. Performs a variety of Computed Tomography procedures on patients of all age categories. Evaluate images for technical quality. Exercises professional attitude and judgment in the performance of duties. Provides patient care essential to Computed Tomography procedures. Recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate action and initiates life support measures. 

 Location: San Diego, San Marcos, LA, Downey, Harbor City, Fontana (and other service areas throughout the enterprise) 

Notes:

• Locations include La Mesa, Zion, SDMC, SMMC, San Marcos MOB.
• Shifts, hours, and/or locations may vary based on operational need

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40Shift: Day San Diego Medical Center - Tomography-Day - Pay Range: $51.99 - $61.41 /hour 

Sign-on bonus: $8000.00 The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. 

Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time

On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building, or hospital).

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• One year experience as a CT technologist within the past 2 years or 2 years experience as a staff technologist with successful completion of the department CT training program.
• Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

License, Certification, Registration

• Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California) OR Certified Radiologic Technologist - Diagnostic Radiologic Technology Certificate (California)
• Basic Life Support within 4 months of hire
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Computed Tomography from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Radiologic Technologist Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Essential Responsibilities:

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal, and local laws.
• Is responsive to the needs of others by maintaining professional behavior toward members and coworkers
• Identifies the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle choices on patient condition and makes accommodations for such differences.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation process in the delivery of services to patients of the age group served.
• Exercises clinical judgment that conforms to established standards.
• Documents clinical activities in a timely, comprehensive, and accurate manner.
• Observes all organizational, regional, medical service area, and Diagnostic Imaging department policies and procedures.
• Maintains standards of professional behavior established to enhance quality of service. Utilizes effective communication skills
• Demonstrates professional behavior/ conduct in all interactions with patients and staff.
• Meets productivity norms achieved by peers within the department. Maintains equipment, supplies, and work area by department guidelines.
• Essential Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:
• Explains procedure to the patient, verifies patient history, and confirms appropriateness of ordered exam/procedure
• Select appropriate software for the exam, utilizing a variety of software programs;  based on imaging principles, area of interest to be demonstrated and patient conditions,  Enter data such as type of scan requested, slice thickness, scan time, and other technical factors into the computer.
• Positions and immobilizes patient to obtain diagnostic image(s) of the area of interest; may administer contrast media orally or assist the radiologist in intravenous administration.
• Evaluates images on video display screen for diagnostic quality and  presence of artifacts; evaluates videotapes and computer-generated information for technical quality; takes corrective action as indicated to ensure image quality
• Photographs/film images/scans utilizing appropriate window/level settings and formats; archives images and data.