Senior CT Technologist - CT IP - Orange - FT - Variable
University of California, Irvine·Orange, California
University of California, Irvine·Orange, California
Perform complex Computed Tomography imaging procedures and serve as the technical subject matter expert for the CT department. Responsible for developing clinical imaging protocols and ensuring the technical competence of staff.
UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.
Your Role on the Team
The Sr. CT Technologist performs the most complex Computed Tomography (CT) imaging procedures at least 60% of the time, to include production of diagnostic images of the human anatomy and vascular structures following prescribed protocols. The Senior CT Technologist assists with ensuring a collaborative, responsive and consultative working relationships across modalities and will all levels of staff and faculty. Under the direction of the Operations Manager and Senior Director and in collaboration with the Medical Director, the incumbent functions as the technical “subject matter expert” for the CT department, and has the responsibility and accountability for ensuring the technical competence of the staff and for the development and implementation of all clinical imaging protocols. Acts as primary contact for research related projects, protocols, scheduling, and development Maintains accurate up-to-date records of procedures performed, coordinates exams with other services, coordinates patient transportation to appropriate areas of the Hospital, communicates pertinent patient information with the ER and Nursing units, and exercises strict patient confidentiality. The incumbent will adhere to the on-call, holiday, weekend, and weekly work schedules and participate in rotating shifts as required.
What It Takes to be Successful
Venipuncture Certification Must be able to participate in on-call rotation Minimum of three (3) years recent CT experience in an Adult Acute Care Facility. May be assigned to work in ambulatory clinics Graduate AMA Radiologic Tech program Current Basic Life Support Certification Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English Ability to maintain flexibility and work effectively in a constantly changing environment Ability to develop a work pace appropriate to the workload ARRT-CT ARRT certification
Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements CRT license/certification Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Radiological Sciences
Total Rewards We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
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Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship: Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
Requires a minimum of three years of recent CT experience in an adult acute care facility and ARRT-CT certification. Must have Venipuncture and Basic Life Support certifications and be able to work variable shifts including on-call rotations.
Market context
In California, senior CT technologist openings in adult acute care settings are typically competitive because employers look for recent CT experience, ARRT-CT certification, venipuncture skills, Basic Life Support, and flexibility for variable shifts and on-call rotations. This role category often attracts candidates with strong hospital imaging backgrounds, so matching the shift pattern and acute care experience can matter as much as credentials. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your recent CT experience and certifications before applying.