CT Technologist (Regular & Per Diem Pool) - Night Shift

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside's Computed Tomography unit at Riverside University Health Systems - Medical Center seeks CT Technologists to join our team in Moreno Valley on our night shift.

This position will perform a variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, including the production of diagnostic images of the human anatomy and vascular structures following prescribed protocols using a wide array of radiographic equipment, computers, and detectors.

This Job Posting will serve to fill regular full-time and per-diem vacancies. Applicants may indicate their employment preference type in their application.

Regular Full-time Rates:

$42.56 - $62.82 Hourly (Commensurate with experience)

Per Diem CT Technologist Rate:

$62.82

Schedule:5/8 - Night Shift

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:

Successful completion of an American Medical Association (AMA) approved Diagnostic Radiologic Technology training program.

AND

Experience:

One year of hospital CT experience or equivalent is preferred but not required.

AND

License:

Current valid State of California Radiologic Technologist License & Fluoroscopy Permit, Advanced-level certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography and in Computerized Tomography, Venipuncture certification, and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification issued by the American Heart Association (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

Per Diem personnel are distinguished from regular employees in that they receive additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits. Positions in this class will perform the duties specified in the Radiologic Specialist II in a Per Diem capacity. The following are the Per Diem Rates for this position:

Veterans Preference:

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. Policy is available here: https://www.rivcocob.org/wpcontent/uploads/2018/07/C-3-Veterans-Preference-Program.pdf

What's Next?

This recruitment is open to all applicants. Candidates who are current employees of the Department will be given priority consideration. These applicants will be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the recruiter, Jill Eastman at JEastman@rivco.org