UC Davis Health Informatics
Lead CT Technologist
UC Davis Health Informatics, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Lead CT Technologist
– UC Davis Health Informatics
Overview Under general supervision, the Lead CT Technologist coordinates department workflow, assumes primary responsibility in the absence of the supervisor, reviews protocols annually, provides staff education, and serves as a preceptor for new staff. The role also provides image quality review, leads the technologist council, and is the lead for equipment and IT issues related to EMR and PACS.
The Lead CT Technologist has advanced skills to perform Cardiac, Research, and procedural exams, resolve technical errors for technologists and radiologists, oversee department workflow, serve as CT charge, manage protocols, dose reduction, and image quality, and coordinate patient data acquisition, processing, and archiving. The incumbent maintains a high degree of accuracy and awareness of radiation safety and exhibits professional judgment and critical thinking in all procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate department workflow and serve as CT charge.
Oversee CT protocols, dose reduction, and image quality.
Provide patient coordination, acquisition, processing, and archiving of all patient data.
Lead technologist council and serve as lead for equipment/IT issues.
Perform image quality review, track and report image quality.
Minimum Qualifications
Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)
American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
ARRT (R) from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
ARRT (CT) from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
IV Certification within 6 months of hire
No minimum education required
Extensive CT technologist experience and ability to operate CT equipment to provide quality images.
Demonstrated lead experience within a health care/medical setting and similar duties.
Knowledge and ability to operate radiology equipment, such as different CT equipment, and auxiliary equipment to provide quality images.
Must be able to adapt to new programs and equipment upgrades as the radiological field advances.
Ability to display common sense and good judgement in following rules, protocols, policies, and procedures.
Ability to function and remain calm under multiple directions and/or fluctuations of work volume.
Ability to handle a high patient volume in a high-pressure department with constantly changing priorities.
Comprehensive knowledge of radiology principles and practices including anatomy and physiology, radiation protection and physics, radiographic positioning, surgical and nursing procedures.
Ability to remain flexible with scheduling changes throughout the day to accommodate patient care needs.
Ability to use basic nursing skills and CPR.
Skill to communicate clearly and effectively on the telephone, in person and written document.
Skill to organize workload by priority to produce a sufficient volume of work in a timely manner.
Ability to react quickly and knowledgeably in emergency situations.
Preferred Qualifications
Contrast Administration experience preferred.
Experience performing similar duties within a level one trauma center desired.
Key Responsibilities (Role Breakdown)
50% – CT Technologist Exams/Duties
25% – Lead CT Tech Duties
25% – General Departmental Functions
Position Information
Salary: $61.79 – $79.92 per hour
Salary Frequency: Hourly
Salary Grade: 224
Job Code: 009088
Number of Positions: 1
Appointment Type: Staff – Career
Percentage of Time: 100%
Shift: Sunday – Wednesday 11:00 – 21:30
Location: Main Hospital (HSP001)
Union Representation: Executive Patient Care Technical
Benefits: Eligible
Employment Type: Full-time
Position is 100% on-site
Not an H‑1B visa opportunity
Benefits
High quality, low‑cost medical plans
UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums
Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
Paid Holidays annually as per UC policies or collective bargaining agreement
Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as per UC policies or collective bargaining agreement
Continuing Education allowance and Education Reimbursement Program
Free professional development courses and learning opportunities
WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
On‑site Employee Assistance Program with free mental health services
Supplemental insurance including life, short‑term and long‑term disability, pet insurance, and legal coverage
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) and Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program
Retirement benefit options including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
Physical Demands
Standing – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Walking – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Sitting – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Lifting/Carrying 0–25 lbs – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Lifting/Carrying 26–50 lbs – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Lifting/Carrying >50 lbs – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Pushing/Pulling 0–25 lbs – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Pushing/Pulling 26–50 lbs – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Pushing/Pulling >50 lbs – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Bending/Stooping – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Squatting/Kneeling – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Twisting – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Climbing – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Reaching overhead – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Keyboard use/repetitive motion – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Environmental Demands
Loud noise levels – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Radiation exposure – Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Mental Demands
Sustained attention and concentration – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Complex problem solving/reasoning – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Organization & prioritization – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Communication skills – Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Numerical skills – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Constant interaction – Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Customer/Patient contact – Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Multiple concurrent tasks – Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Work Environment UC Davis is a smoke‑and‑tobacco‑free campus effective January 1, 2014. Employees must be able to work variable hours, alternate shifts, and overtime to cover sick leave and staffing shortages. Evening, weekend, and holiday coverage may be required. Travel to other UCD imaging facilities may be necessary.
Special Requirements
Employment contingent on passing criminal background check(s), drug screening, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
Position designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy; employment contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and training requirements.
Background Check Conditional offer of employment requires disclosure of any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years related to misconduct, as well as any ongoing investigation or appeal of a finding of misconduct.
Culture & Equal Opportunity UC Davis is committed to solving life’s challenges, building a healthier, more resilient world, and fostering belonging. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. The fair and lawful hiring process for this position is outlined here: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination Policy. To learn more about our background check program, visit https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks.
Application Deadline Apply by November 13, 2025, 11:59 pm. Interviews may be held at any time after that date.
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– UC Davis Health Informatics
Overview Under general supervision, the Lead CT Technologist coordinates department workflow, assumes primary responsibility in the absence of the supervisor, reviews protocols annually, provides staff education, and serves as a preceptor for new staff. The role also provides image quality review, leads the technologist council, and is the lead for equipment and IT issues related to EMR and PACS.
The Lead CT Technologist has advanced skills to perform Cardiac, Research, and procedural exams, resolve technical errors for technologists and radiologists, oversee department workflow, serve as CT charge, manage protocols, dose reduction, and image quality, and coordinate patient data acquisition, processing, and archiving. The incumbent maintains a high degree of accuracy and awareness of radiation safety and exhibits professional judgment and critical thinking in all procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate department workflow and serve as CT charge.
Oversee CT protocols, dose reduction, and image quality.
Provide patient coordination, acquisition, processing, and archiving of all patient data.
Lead technologist council and serve as lead for equipment/IT issues.
Perform image quality review, track and report image quality.
Minimum Qualifications
Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)
American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
ARRT (R) from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
ARRT (CT) from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
IV Certification within 6 months of hire
No minimum education required
Extensive CT technologist experience and ability to operate CT equipment to provide quality images.
Demonstrated lead experience within a health care/medical setting and similar duties.
Knowledge and ability to operate radiology equipment, such as different CT equipment, and auxiliary equipment to provide quality images.
Must be able to adapt to new programs and equipment upgrades as the radiological field advances.
Ability to display common sense and good judgement in following rules, protocols, policies, and procedures.
Ability to function and remain calm under multiple directions and/or fluctuations of work volume.
Ability to handle a high patient volume in a high-pressure department with constantly changing priorities.
Comprehensive knowledge of radiology principles and practices including anatomy and physiology, radiation protection and physics, radiographic positioning, surgical and nursing procedures.
Ability to remain flexible with scheduling changes throughout the day to accommodate patient care needs.
Ability to use basic nursing skills and CPR.
Skill to communicate clearly and effectively on the telephone, in person and written document.
Skill to organize workload by priority to produce a sufficient volume of work in a timely manner.
Ability to react quickly and knowledgeably in emergency situations.
Preferred Qualifications
Contrast Administration experience preferred.
Experience performing similar duties within a level one trauma center desired.
Key Responsibilities (Role Breakdown)
50% – CT Technologist Exams/Duties
25% – Lead CT Tech Duties
25% – General Departmental Functions
Position Information
Salary: $61.79 – $79.92 per hour
Salary Frequency: Hourly
Salary Grade: 224
Job Code: 009088
Number of Positions: 1
Appointment Type: Staff – Career
Percentage of Time: 100%
Shift: Sunday – Wednesday 11:00 – 21:30
Location: Main Hospital (HSP001)
Union Representation: Executive Patient Care Technical
Benefits: Eligible
Employment Type: Full-time
Position is 100% on-site
Not an H‑1B visa opportunity
Benefits
High quality, low‑cost medical plans
UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums
Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
Paid Holidays annually as per UC policies or collective bargaining agreement
Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as per UC policies or collective bargaining agreement
Continuing Education allowance and Education Reimbursement Program
Free professional development courses and learning opportunities
WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
On‑site Employee Assistance Program with free mental health services
Supplemental insurance including life, short‑term and long‑term disability, pet insurance, and legal coverage
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) and Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program
Retirement benefit options including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
Physical Demands
Standing – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Walking – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Sitting – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Lifting/Carrying 0–25 lbs – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Lifting/Carrying 26–50 lbs – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Lifting/Carrying >50 lbs – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Pushing/Pulling 0–25 lbs – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Pushing/Pulling 26–50 lbs – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Pushing/Pulling >50 lbs – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Bending/Stooping – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Squatting/Kneeling – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Twisting – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Climbing – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Reaching overhead – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Keyboard use/repetitive motion – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Environmental Demands
Loud noise levels – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Radiation exposure – Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Mental Demands
Sustained attention and concentration – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Complex problem solving/reasoning – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Organization & prioritization – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Communication skills – Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Numerical skills – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Constant interaction – Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Customer/Patient contact – Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Multiple concurrent tasks – Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Work Environment UC Davis is a smoke‑and‑tobacco‑free campus effective January 1, 2014. Employees must be able to work variable hours, alternate shifts, and overtime to cover sick leave and staffing shortages. Evening, weekend, and holiday coverage may be required. Travel to other UCD imaging facilities may be necessary.
Special Requirements
Employment contingent on passing criminal background check(s), drug screening, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
Position designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy; employment contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and training requirements.
Background Check Conditional offer of employment requires disclosure of any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years related to misconduct, as well as any ongoing investigation or appeal of a finding of misconduct.
Culture & Equal Opportunity UC Davis is committed to solving life’s challenges, building a healthier, more resilient world, and fostering belonging. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. The fair and lawful hiring process for this position is outlined here: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination Policy. To learn more about our background check program, visit https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks.
Application Deadline Apply by November 13, 2025, 11:59 pm. Interviews may be held at any time after that date.
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