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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

CT Technologist - Catscan Unit (Per Diem)

Moreno Valley

Full-time, Contract

Hybrid

Entry Level

$143K/yr - $143K/yr

1+ years exp

The County of Riverside's Computed Tomography (CT) Unit at Riverside University Health Systems - Medical Center is seeking Per Diem CT Technologists for night shifts in Moreno Valley. This role involves performing high-quality CT procedures, ensuring diagnostic accuracy, and providing expertise to physicians on additional or modified studies.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

CT proceduresCalifornia Radiologic Technologist LicenseARRT Advanced-level certificationFluoroscopy PermitVenipuncture certificationBLS CertificationPatient careQuality controlEquipment calibrationImage evaluation

Required

Completion of an AMA-approved Diagnostic Radiologic Technology training program

Current California Radiologic Technologist License

Fluoroscopy Permit

ARRT Advanced-level certification in Radiography and CT

Venipuncture certification

BLS Certification by AHA

One year of hospital CT experience preferred

Physical strength and stamina to manage daily tasks

Ability to safely and frequently transfer patients to and from wheelchairs, beds, and CT tables

Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds occasionally, with some roles possibly requiring lifting up to 100 pounds with assistance

Ability to stand and walk for long periods throughout the shift

Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to position patients and manipulate equipment

Preferred

1 year of hospital CT experience

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Holiday Premium Pay

5 Paid Sick Days

Teaching hospital and Level I trauma center

Eligible for education reimbursement/discount

Per Diem employees participate in the 401(a) Temporary and Part-Time Employees' Retirement Plan and are required to contribute 3.75% of their salary to the pension plan. The County shall contribute an annual percentage based on, at a minimum, the actuarial valuation for that year.

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual): 0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days), 4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days), 10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days). Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY: Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for individuals who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave Benefits. The wage replacement rate is determined by current law, offering 60-70% of the wages earned during the SDI eligibility period.

Additionally, employees receive employer-paid Long-Term Disability Benefits, which cover 66.67% of pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month. There is a 365-day waiting period before these benefits become active. Employees may coordinate these benefits with other available leave balances to receive up to 100% of their regular pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.