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Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Tech)

Aptive Resources
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/29/2025
Computed Tomography Technologist (DRT – CT)

Location: VASDHS & CBOCs | Reports To: Chief/Supervisory Technologist | Schedule: 24/7 coverage; 12-hour shifts; on-call (30-minute report time)

Compensation: $65.00/hr plus $5.09 for Health and Wellness

Position Overview

Operate dual-energy CT systems to perform high-quality diagnostic CT imaging of the head, neck, chest, abdomen/pelvis, spine, extremities, and vascular studies for veteran patients in a complex, high-acuity environment.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

  • Screen and prep patients; obtain histories and consent as required; establish IV access and perform contrast injections (per protocol).
  • Perform CT exams per VA protocols with appropriate dose optimization and radiation safety practices.
  • Prepare rooms, supplies, and contrast; maintain crash-cart/contrast safety readiness.
  • Post-process and transmit images to PACS; complete documentation in VistA/CPRS.
  • Monitor patients for contrast reactions; initiate appropriate interventions and escalation.
  • Collaborate with radiologists to tailor protocols for diagnostic quality and patient safety.
  • Support quality control, peer review, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Advanced ARRT (CT) plus ARRT (R); California license(s) as applicable.
  • 2 years full-time, current CT experience within the last 3 years.
  • IV certification and demonstrated IV start/contrast administration competency.
  • BLS; strong PACS/EMR skills; English fluency.

About Aptive

Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.

Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector. Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.

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