Lead CT Technologist, Radiology Diagnostic (Full-Time, Day Shift)

About the role

Formerly known as Bakersfield Heart Hospital since 1999, Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield is building upon a legacy of exceptional heart care and expanding its ability to better serve Kern County for decades to come. We are comprised of a 47-bed hospital with three operating rooms, four cardiac catheterization labs, and offer a range of specialty services to the community.

Responsibilities

• Affords 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.

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) 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

Qualifications

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.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of computed tomography (CT) equipment and procedures, proficiency in using PACS and teleradiology systems, excellent record-keeping skills, and strong attention to detail.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program available for qualifying positions, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and more.

Pay

The estimated base pay for this position is $49.60 to $68.03. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc.

Schedule

Full-time regular, 12-hour shifts.

Locations

Bakersfield, CA, United States

Hiring Department

Radiology - Diagnostic Shift Length: 12 Hours