UCLA Health

CT Technologist

UCLA Health • $115K — $151K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • ARRT-CT license required
  • ARRT-R license required
  • CRT license required
  • Venipuncture Certificate required
  • BLS certificate from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
  • Associate's Degree from a Radiology Technologist Program required
  • 3 years of prior experience as a CT Tech preferred
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Perform complex CT imaging procedures following established protocols
  • Position and care for patients during imaging processes
  • Acquire and archive images, verifying through PACS
  • Conduct 3D post-processing of imaging data
  • Administer IV contrast under physician supervision
  • Provide safe and compassionate patient care, monitoring and responding to needs
  • Coordinate patient exams, transport, and maintain accurate documentation

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a prestigious radiology department at UCLA
  • Flexible scheduling with rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays
  • Experience diverse clinical environments by floating between locations
  • Potential for career advancement through internal applications
  • Participation in on-call coverage offering additional experience
  • Professional development opportunities through certifications and training
Full Job Description
General Information

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Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA

Work Schedule

Monday - Thursday 8:30pm - 7:00am, 10 hour shifts

Posted Date

09/30/2026

Salary Range: $55.38 - 73.00 Hourly

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

indefinite

Job #

33198

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Under the direction of the CT Manager and CT Medical Director, the CT Technologistperforms complex CT imaging procedures, including diagnostic imaging of the human anatomy and vascular structures in accordance with established protocols. Responsibilities include patient positioning and care, image acquisition and archival, PACS verification, 3D post-processing, and administration of IV contrast under physician supervision and applicable policies and regulations.

You will provide safe, compassionate patient care by monitoring patients, communicating with patients and care teams, maintaining confidentiality, practicing radiation safety and infection control, and responding to patient needs including first aid when necessary. You will coordinate exams, patient transport, and clinical communication while maintaining accurate documentation and Radiology Information System records.

The CT technologist will float between UCLA Radiology locations and participate in rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage. May serve in an Alternate Lead capacity when assigned.

Internal applicants will transfer at their active/current career ladder.

Salary Range: $55.38 - $73.00/Hourly

Job Qualifications

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Please list ALL required licenses/certifications required for this role. Any applications missing the listed requirements will not be considered.

Required:

  • ARRT-CT license
  • ARRT-R license
  • CRT license
  • Venipuncture Certificate
  • BLS certificate from American Heart Association or American Red Cross in-course programs
  • Associate's Degree from a Radiology Technologist Program

Preferred:

  • 3 years of prior experience as a CT Tech
  • Bachelor's Degree


As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.

About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
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