Acute Care, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Basic Life Support (BLS), Billing, Cell Biology, Computed Tomography (CAT Scan), Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Health Department, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Medical Billing, Medical Imaging, Medical Treatment, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Radiation Safety, Radiology, Regulatory Compliance, Reimbursement, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Training Program
Job Summary:
A Radiologic Technologist specializing in Computed Tomography (CT) is needed in Bakersfield, California. The role involves performing all necessary tasks for diagnostic imaging procedures utilizing computed tomography techniques, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining equipment. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of employment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 10-hour shiftsEvenings and nights. Days of the week rotate to include weekends and holidays.
- Required Qualifications: Certification by the State of California, Department of Health Services, as a Radiologic Technologist; certification by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) as a Radiologic Technologist and Computed Tomography Technologist (ARRT ID required); high school diploma or G.E.D. or equivalent; graduation from a two-year radiologic technology program approved by the Council in Medical Education of the American Medical Association; satisfactory completion of formal computed tomography training program (one year) or equivalent on-the-job experience; possession of a current Basic Life Support (BLS) card from the American Heart Association.
- Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: Performs all preliminary tasks to ensure smooth access to the scanner, assists patients with positioning, conducts all compliance requirements with radiation safety standards, maintains equipment and workspaces, inputs charges into billing systems, and supports patient care across the age spectrum. The role emphasizes tactful communication with patients, physicians, and staff and adherence to acute care hospital procedures and workload scheduling standards.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits