CT Tech

Commonspirit-Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services in Colorado Springs seeks a CT Technologist to perform high-quality CT exams while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

You will lead and support other technologists, act as a clinical resource, and uphold current practice standards in the imaging unit. Responsibilities include safe radiation practices, producing diagnostic images, assisting patients, and performing IV starts and contrast administration as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• ARRT CT registry or ARRT(R) with CT training required.
• State Radiology Tech license for Kansas site.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic imaging procedures with emphasis on safety.
• Maintains ALARA principles to minimize exposure.
• Produces quality images accurately and timely.
• Provides patient/family instructions and responds to needs.
• Monitors patient and equipment during procedures; documents conditions.
• Performs IV starts and contrast administration as required.

Skills

Radiology safety

Patient communication

Team leadership

ALARA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ARRT CT registry

State Radiology Tech license

BLS (American Heart Association)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our CT Tech, you will perform high-quality CT images and exams, providing essential patient care within the medical imaging department while maintaining sensitivity to patient needs.
Every day you will follow standards of safe radiation practice, demonstrate leadership for other associate technologists, act as a clinical resource to unit personnel, and assure current standards of practice for the unit.
To be successful in this role, you will possess expert technical skills in CT imaging, a strong commitment to patient safety and radiation practice, excellent communication skills for patient interaction and team leadership, and the ability to serve as a valuable clinical resource.

• Performs diagnostic imaging procedures, providing safety for self, patients and all other individuals.
  
• Practices all rules and regulations pertaining to radiation safety, reducing personal and patient exposure to 'as low as reasonably achievable' (ALARA).
  
• 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.
  
• Observes patient and equipment during the procedure and reports/documents unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition.
  
• Performs IV starts and contrast administration as required.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
  
• ARRT (CT), ARRT(N), ARRT(T) or CNMT registry required or ARRT (R) with CT training
  
• State Radiology Tech license for those working at a Kansas site
  
• BLS, American Heart Association
  
• One (1) year of related experience
  

Preferred

• Associate's Degree, is strongly preferred
  
• Bachelor's Degree

Where You'll Work

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.