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The County of Riverside's Computed Tomography unit at Riverside University Health Systems - Medical Center seeks full time and per diem CT Technologists to join our team in Moreno Valley.

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:
$46.4814 - $68.6072 Hourly (Commensurate with experience)
Per Diem CT Technologist Rate:
$68.6072

Full - Time Schedule: 12- hour shifts; nights 7:00pm - 7:30am
Per Diem Schedule: 12-hour shifts day 11:00am - 11:30pm or night 7:00pm - 7:30am
weekend rotation, Holiday rotation, and On-call.

Meet the Team
Founded in 1893, Riverside University Health System Medical Center has grown into a cornerstone of healthcare excellence and medical education in the region. Our highly skilled healthcare professionals and dedicated support staff are committed to delivering exceptional, state-of-the-art care to the diverse populations of Riverside County.

Located in Moreno Valley, our 439-bed Medical Center is home to a Level I Trauma Center, a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, and the county's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and helping others, RUHS Medical Center is the place for you

For more information about RUHS Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org• 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.Education:

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

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Experience:

One year of hospital CT experience or equivalent is preferred but not required.
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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).For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the recruiter, Denise DeCamp at ddecamp@rivco.org