CT and Xray Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Cañon City (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Thomas More Hospital in Canon City, Colorado, is seeking a Multi-Modality Tech to provide quality patient care across two or more imaging departments, performing high-quality exams while adhering to radiation safety.

The role requires expertise in at least two imaging modalities, strong technical skills, and the ability to lead and communicate compassionately with patients. You will operate imaging equipment, position patients, and serve as a clinical resource for staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• One year imaging experience
• ARRT Registered Radiology Technologist with CT/MR or related ARRT specialty
• BLS from the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Operates imaging equipment and performs procedures safely.
• Produces high-quality images in a timely manner.
• Instructs patient/family about the procedure and addresses needs.
• Assists with other registered modalities as assigned.
• Monitors equipment and reports issues per department procedures.

Skills

Multi-modality imaging

Imaging modalities

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Multi-Modality Tech, you will provide quality patient care within two or more medical imaging departments, performing high-quality images and exams while maintaining sensitivity to patient needs and adhering to safe radiation practices.

Every day you will operate various imaging equipment, position patients for different exams, act as a clinical resource to unit personnel, and serve as a role model for other associate technologists, continually upholding current standards of practice for the unit.

To be successful in this role, you will possess expertise in at least two technical imaging modalities, strong technical skills across multiple platforms, a deep understanding of radiation safety, and the ability to effectively communicate, lead, and provide compassionate patient care.

• Performs imaging procedures, providing safety for self, patients, and all other individuals.
• Produces quality images in a complete, accurate, and timely manner.
• Provides information and instruction to patient and/or family regarding the procedure and responds to their physical and emotional needs.
• As assigned by management, performs technologist duties of other registered modality.
• Observes patient and equipment during the procedure and reports / documents unusual occurrences and records patient's condition.
• Notifies supervisor of equipment problems and logs the service call/problem per department procedure.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• One (1) year imaging experience
• Registered Radiology Technologist ARRT (R) and any one of the following: ARRT (CT), ARRT (M), ARRT (MR), R.T.(R)(VI)(ARRT) ; R.T.(R)(CV)(ARRT)
• BLS from the American Heart Association

Preferred

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Where You'll Work

St. Thomas More Hospital, a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, is the cornerstone of health care services for Fremont County and surrounding southern Colorado communities. St. Thomas More offers 24 hour emergency and trauma services; inpatient acute care; intensive care; labor, delivery, and nursery care; multi-modal diagnostic imaging; inpatient and outpatient surgical services; rehabilitation services; cardiopulmonary rehab and diagnostics; sleep studies; an infusion center; wound care; and a community blood bank. We are on a mission to provide high quality care with zero harm to patients and employees. Our board-certified physicians specialize in emergency medicine, internal medicine, urology, bariatric services, obstetrics/gynecology services, general surgery, orthopedic surgery and osteopathic treatment. Employees of St. Thomas More enjoy the camaraderie of a close-knit community hospital, the relaxed feel of small-town life and an affordable cost of living in a town rich in culture and historic architecture. Located about 50 miles from Colorado Springs at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the mouth of the Royal Gorge, locals and visitors alike enjoy this area for some of the state's best hiking, wildlife, rafting, camping, fishing, climbing, and mountain biking. Canon City has an assortment of restaurants, and breweries, and Farmer's Markets in the summer months.