Doctors Medical Center of Modesto — the largest full-care hospital between Stockton and Fresno and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area — is recruiting an experienced Lead CT Technologist for a full-time day-shift position within its busy Imaging department. This working team-leader role carries direct responsibility for shift performance, study quality, and staff preceptorship across a 394-bed acute care campus that supports a broad, high-acuity service line mix. The position also plays a key role in the application and ongoing maintenance of ACR accreditation, making it an ideal step for a CT professional ready to grow into formal imaging leadership.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Day-shift, full-time schedule reporting directly to the Director of Imaging
- Working team-leader role: operates all CT equipment, processes studies, and takes lead responsibility for designated shift performance and quality
- Precepts imaging students during designated shifts
- Responsible for exam room preparation, equipment and supply readiness, medication preparation, and patient education across all age groups
- Active role in the application and maintenance of ACR accreditation for the CT program
- 394-bed general acute care hospital with an additional 67-bed inpatient psychiatric unit — the largest full-care facility in the region
- Comprehensive service lines supported by imaging: cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency and trauma, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, women's and children's services, oncology, behavioral health, and critical/intensive care
- Working knowledge of both conventional Radiology and CT required; IV certification preferred
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of CT technologist experience; 1 year as a fully qualified CT Technologist at this specific facility required
- Active California Radiological Technology license issued by the State of California Radiological Health Section, Department of Health
- Current ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification in Radiologic Technology
- ARRT CT-modality certification required
- California Fluoroscopy permit required — must be obtained within six months of hire if not already held
- Current BLS certification required
- IV certification preferred
- Physical ability to stand and walk frequently, lift and transfer patients, and push up to 50 lbs; manual dexterity, mobility, and adequate visual and auditory acuity required
About the Community
Modesto sits in the heart of California's Central Valley, offering a cost of living well below the Bay Area while remaining within roughly 90 minutes of San Francisco, Sacramento, and the Sierra Nevada foothills. The region provides easy access to Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe, and a thriving agricultural and wine-country culture, with strong public and private school options and a genuine sense of community. For clinicians seeking California's lifestyle and career opportunities without the urban price tag, Modesto delivers a compelling balance of affordability, outdoor recreation, and professional growth.