Radiologic / CT Technologist

Company: Sutter Coast Hospital, Crescent City, CA
Location: Crescent City
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Job Description:

Provides imaging and patient care services at defined levels to patients. Must work two or more modalities; Diagnostic X-Ray and CT. Provides computed tomography and related procedures to demonstrate sectional anatomic images for interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Provides health care services applying x-ray energy and computer processing techniques to assist in diagnosis or treatment. The technologist processes the film, completes record of service performed. The technologist works with risk and critically ill patients. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient's conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. Performs call for emergency procedures. About Sutter Coast Hospital: Resting on the scenic Northern California Coast, Sutter Coast Hospital continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of the residents of Crescent City, California and Brookings-Harbor, Oregon and the surrounding areas. As a part of Sutter Health - one of the nation's leading community-based, health care networks - we are a 49-bed, not-for-profit hospital, serving a population of approximately 43,000. Our services include a 24-hour emergency department, intensive care/critical care units, surgery, obstetrics, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, psychiatric care, senior care, and home health services. About Crescent City: Moderate in climate and nestled along a gorgeous ocean coastline with a surrounding mountain landscape, Crescent City is beautiful, peaceful, affordable, and perfect for those with a propensity for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, surfing, and camping. With lush groves of redwood trees and wildlife in abundance, it's a hidden gem and the ideal place to write the next chapter of your life, both professional and personal. Visit Crescent City by visitcalifornia.com Visit Crescent City by tripadvisor.com Visit Del Norte County California A quick video about Sutter Coast Hospital and location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKJQWDRbJbAQualifications Education/Certification/Registration/Licensure: Minimum of a high school education/diploma or is required. Associate's or Bachelor's Degree is desired. ARRT (R) Certification required. ARRT (CT) certification required CA Radiology Fluoroscopy (RHF) certification is required. Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BLS-HCP) CPR certification required. Experience: Must have a minimum of two years experience as a Registered Radiology Tech with demonstrated competency in two or more modalities, X-Ray and CT. Skills / Knowledge: Must be knowledgeable of technical factors and radiographic views. Understands radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation exposure to staff and patients. Able to recognize potential abnormalities and prioritize accordingly. Highly motivated and organized individuals who can balance patient care, productivity and radiation safety. Demonstrates problem solving skills and participates in the formulation of viable solutions related to equipment, internal and external customers. Demonstrates ability to accept and apply direction/instruction from supervision in a positive manner. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised in an organized manner. Must be able to work in a rapidly changing and challenging environment and take appropriate actions in emergent situations and escalate as needed to the appropriate supervisor. Ability to effectively communicate instructions and responsibilities in a positive manner to new employees, students and other customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, nationalorigin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation,pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a backgroundcheck/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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