CT Technologist - Mobile Stroke Unit
Company: UCLA Health
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: March 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Description With your passion for solving
clinical mysteries and our comprehensive imaging capabilities and
sophisticated technology, you can experience an exciting and
rewarding imaging career at UCLA Health. You’ll be able to elevate
your skills, expand your knowledge, and grow your career within an
inclusive, supportive, and empowering workplace at the forefront of
cutting-edge medicine. Come see for yourself! As a CT Technologist
on the Mobile Stroke Ambulance, you will play a critical role in
responding to stroke patients in a 911 emergency setting,
delivering advanced mobile imaging technology to the scene. This
position offers a unique level of autonomy, requiring independent
decision-making, adaptability, and critical thinking in
time-sensitive, high-stakes stroke care. You will be at the
forefront of innovation, helping to shape the future of mobile
stroke care and expanding access to life-saving treatments. Key
Responsibilities: - Perform complex mobile CT imaging under direct
supervision in the pre-hospital environment, producing diagnostic
images of human anatomy and vascular structures in real-time stroke
evaluations. - Operate cutting-edge mobile CT technology with
expert proficiency, including post-processing/3D workstations and
power injectors for IV contrast administration. - Ensure accurate
image archival and verification of complete studies on the PACS
System, supporting real-time stroke decision-making. - Collect and
document critical imaging and procedural data to support ongoing
research and performance improvement in mobile stroke care. -
Collaborate with EMS teams, emergency physicians, and nursing staff
to deliver rapid, coordinated stroke treatment in the field. -
Demonstrate a high level of autonomy, utilizing clinical expertise
to adapt imaging protocols and troubleshoot equipment in dynamic,
unpredictable environments. - Support innovation and clinical
research, contributing to data-driven advancements in mobile
imaging and stroke intervention. - Ensure patient comfort, safety,
and confidentiality while maintaining high standards of radiation
safety and sterile techniques in a pre-hospital setting. - Travel
to various healthcare sites associated with the Mobile Stroke Unit
(MSU) program, including Westwood, Torrance, Long Beach, and the
San Fernando Valley. This pioneering role offers the opportunity to
be a part of a revolutionary approach to stroke care, leveraging
state-of-the-art mobile imaging technology to reduce
time-to-treatment and improve patient outcomes. If you are a highly
skilled CT Technologist looking for a career that combines
autonomy, innovation, and groundbreaking medicine, we invite you to
join the UCLA Health Mobile Stroke Unit team! Salary Range: $52.22
- $68.84 hourly Qualifications - CRT Radiography – required - ARRT
(R) – required - ARRT (CT) licensure – required - Venipuncture
certificate – required - Accredited Radiologic Technologist Program
Graduate – required - A minimum of 3 years of CT experience –
highly desired and preferred - Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree
– preferred - Ability to distinguish between types of medical
procedures and diagnoses - Excellent communication, interpersonal,
prioritization, and decision-making skills - Knowledge of medical
and scientific terminology - Strong detail and deadline orientation
- Understanding of human anatomy and pathology - Understanding of
excel and patient databases (redcap)
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