NEEDED: CT Technologist

CT Technologist – Perform Computed Tomography of the head, neck, spine, chest, extremities, vascular system, and body.

STATUS: Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN

LOCATION: VA San Diego Healthcare System – 3350 LaJolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161

Hours of Operation/SCHEDULING:

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday – Sunday

SHIFTS: FLEXIBILITY REQUIRED

• Midnight – 8:00 AM
• 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
• 3:30 PM - Midnight

QUALIFICATIONS:

• US Citizen
• Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently.
• License: Shall have a current certification to practice in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia. All certifications held shall be full and unrestricted licenses. Contract Technologists(s) and Technician(s) who have current, full and unrestricted certification who have, or ever had, a certification restricted, suspended, revoked, voluntarily revoked, voluntarily surrendered pending action or denied upon application will not be considered for the purposes of this contract.
• Minimum of two (2) years of current work experience in specialized modality.
• Have a minimum of two (2) years of current work experience that demonstrates the ability to work with minimal or no supervision. Current work experience is considered to be work performed within the last three (3) years.  Student internship and training time spent in a Radiology setting does not count towards the 2 years of work experience. 
• Hold a current and valid Advanced ARRT certification in Computerized Tomography.
• Have demonstrated experience starting Intravenous (IV) and performing contrast injections. IV certification is required.
• Must be American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) (CT)
• Certified and licensed by the State of California in radiography and fluoroscopy. 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Must be familiar with all radiographic diagnostic fluoroscopy, surgery procedures, portable (including C-Arm), and routine general diagnostic exams.
• PACS work experience is required.
• Shall have knowledge of professional care theories, principles, practices, and procedures to serve Radiology patient population.
• Shall demonstrate knowledge of growth and development, and basic knowledge of disease processes specific to VA patient population.
• Shall provide verifiable evidence of all educational and training experiences including any gaps in educational history upon request.

BENEFITS: Competitive Pay Rate, Accrued Paid Vacation, Accrued Sick Leave, 10 Paid Federal Holidays, and Health Benefits Allocation.