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Senior CT Technologist
Location: San Francisco, California
Employment Type: Full-Time
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
Minimum Education: Associate's Degree
Experience: 3–6 years of CT experience
The ideal candidate is an experienced CT Technologist with strong technical imaging skills, current required licenses and certifications, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Location: San Francisco, California
Employment Type: Full-Time
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
Minimum Education: Associate's Degree
Experience: 3–6 years of CT experience
The ideal candidate is an experienced CT Technologist with strong technical imaging skills, current required licenses and certifications, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
The candidate should demonstrate:
- At least 3 years of professional CT experience.
- Current ARRT registration and ARRT-approved CT certification.
- Active California CRT licensure.
- Veni-puncture certification and BLS certification.
- Experience working in an acute care setting, preferably.
- Ability to instruct colleagues in one or more advanced CT procedures.
- Strong communication, adaptability, teamwork, and flexibility.
- Willingness to rotate shifts and work across multiple UCSF locations.
Key Responsibilities
1. CT Imaging & Patient Care
- Perform CT imaging procedures in accordance with established clinical protocols and department standards.
- Deliver safe, accurate, and high-quality imaging services.
- Maintain a patient-centered approach throughout imaging procedures.
- Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and technical competency.
- Adapt to different clinical environments and imaging workflows across UCSF locations.
2. Advanced CT Procedures
- Demonstrate competency in one or more advanced CT procedures.
- Provide instruction and guidance to other team members in advanced procedures.
- Support the development and maintenance of technical competency within the imaging team.
- Apply appropriate imaging techniques and established safety practices.
3. Lead & Coordinator Responsibilities
- Demonstrate competency and actively participate in lead or coordinator responsibilities.
- Collaborate with the imaging team to support daily operations.
- Assist in maintaining effective workflows and coordination across clinical locations.
- Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.
4. Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement
- Participate in at least one annual performance improvement project, or actively participate in CT Quality Assurance and/or Radiation Safety meetings.
- Support imaging quality and safety initiatives.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of CT procedures and departmental practices.
- Follow established radiation safety and quality assurance standards.
5. Teamwork & Communication
- Work collaboratively with radiologists, physicians, nurses, technologists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Communicate effectively with patients and clinical colleagues.
- Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility when supporting different locations and shift requirements.
- Maintain professional standards in all clinical interactions.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of CT experience; the detailed role description specifies 3–6 years.
- Graduation from a formal radiology technology training program at an AMA-approved school.
- Associate's degree or the required equivalent educational background.
- Ability to work a variable schedule, including rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Willingness to assist at any UCSF Medical Center location, including San Francisco and other UCSF sites.
- Strong communication, adaptability, teamwork, and flexibility skills.
Required Licenses & Certifications
The following credentials are required:
- ARRT Licensure – Active American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registration.
- ARRT-Approved CT Certification – Current CT certification through an ARRT-approved pathway.
- CRT Licensure – Required California Certified Radiologic Technologist license.
- Veni-Puncture Certification – Required.
- BLS Certification – Current Basic Life Support / CPR certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Recent experience working in an acute care hospital setting.
- California CRT Fluoroscopy licensure.
- Experience participating in CT quality assurance and radiation safety activities.
- Experience instructing or mentoring technologists in advanced CT procedures.
- Previous lead technologist or coordinator responsibilities.
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