A Brief Overview
The CT Technologist performs CT scans and general diagnostic radiographic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision.
Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, and the use of ingenuity and initiative.
Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as assigned.
Locations
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley
What you will do
- Performs procedures and utilizes electronic system to verify and process orders.
- Follow department and hospital protocol and policies.
- Responsible to keep up with department changes, protocols and policies updates.
- Follows infection control practices, practices universal precautions and maintains a clean and organized work environment.
- Clean and tend to equipment, call for services as needed.
- Assesses and monitors the patient; reports and documents change in the patient’s condition and / or support equipment (I.
V., oxygen, chest tube, ET tube, etc.).
- Interacts with the patient, family members and other staff to help educate them on the procedure.
- Understands any age-related patient needs and responds accordingly; reassures patient and consistently tries to obtain cooperation while reducing anxiety.
- Processes images and prints films as needed.
- Attends staff and departmental meetings and participates in hospital wide work groups as assigned.
- Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.
Education Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED Required
Experience Qualifications
1+ year to 2 years experience performing CT procedures
Preferred
ARRT (CT) within 6 months of employment Required
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work flexible schedules and varying locations as assigned
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of the hospital and departments
- Strong organization
- Strong time management ability
- Problem solver and critical thinker with the ability to anticipate possible issues
- Strong computer skills
- Self-initiative
- Knowledge of hospital safety, quality and joint commission standards
Licenses and Certifications
- ARRT - Radiology Tech License required
- CRT required
- Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare
Providers required
VEN - Venipuncture Cert required
These principles apply to ALL employees :
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
- Know Me : Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
- Show Me the Way : Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
- Coordinate for Me : Own the complexity of my care through coordination
Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.
Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and / or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above.
People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
Base Pay Scale : Generally starting at $52.00 - $70.00 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.