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CT Technologist
Bakersfield, California
Mercy Hospital Downtown

$2,498-2,904/week

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CT Technologist

Location: Bakersfield, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts, 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Holiday Requirement: 1 major and 1 minor holiday
Call Requirement: Yes, 30-minute response time
Dress Code: Teal scrubs provided

Job Details

Perform CT imaging including brain, abdomen, pelvis, spine, biopsies, drainage, extremities, angiography, and cryoablation
Average of 65 scans/studies per day
Use of Canon 16 slice CT scanner
Department has 1 scanner/room
Use Radnet and Merge Unity for EMR/PACS
No IV starts required (IR nurse handles IVs)
May be floated to a nearby facility approximately 6.5 miles away
Radiologist available in-house
No Registered Radiology Assistants (RRA) used
Reporting to Lead Technologist

Required Qualifications

Certified CT Technologist with ARRT (CT) certification
California CTI certification required
BLS certification required
Minimum 2 years of CT technologist experience

Additional Information

Manager interviews required
Call/standby required with 30-minute response time
Floating to another location may be required on weekends (Fri-Sun) with 12-hour night shifts every other weekend

Facility

Mercy Hospital Downtown

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Short Term Acute Care
222 beds

ADDRESS2215 Truxtun AvenueBakersfield, CA 93301

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About Bakersfield, CA

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Cost of Living

Bakersfield's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 95°F, and winter average lows are around 39°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are easy to find in Bakersfield, with many options available for furnished housing.

Transportation

Bakersfield is car-friendly, with a majority of residents relying on personal vehicles.
Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.

Demographics

Bakersfield has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to air quality concerns.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Bakersfield offers a variety of restaurants featuring local and international cuisines.
The city has a vibrant arts and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
Sports enthusiasts can partake in local events and outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.

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