CT Tech

St Mary Corwin Hospital; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary-Corwin in Pueblo, CO is seeking a CT Technologist to perform high-quality CT exams, ensuring patient safety and compassionate care within the imaging department.

You will lead by example, assist other technologists, and serve as a clinical resource while maintaining current standards of practice. The role requires ARRT CT registry or equivalent, appropriate state license, BLS, and at least one year of related experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic imaging procedures, providing safety for self, patients and all other individuals.
• Practices radiation safety per ALARA principles.
• Produces quality images in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Provides information and instruction to patient/family regarding the procedure.
• Observes patient and equipment during the procedure and reports/document unusual occurrences.
• Performs IV starts and contrast administration as required.

Skills

CT imaging

Patient safety

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ARRT CT registry

State Radiology Tech license

BLS certification

Tools

Radiology equipment

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

For more than 135 years, St. Mary-Corwin has cared for the people of Pueblo and the surrounding southern Colorado communities. Driven by a commitment to Pueblo and our healing ministry, St. Mary- Corwin is focused on its core areas of clinical strength: cancer care and orthopedic services. This concentration enables St. Mary-Corwin to serve the southern Colorado region with high quality, high value care for generations to come. Residents of Pueblo enjoy a moderate cost of living within this modern, mid-sized community while experiencing everything great about life in Colorado, including world- class nearby outdoor recreation, thriving local arts and culture, numerous parks, festivals and much more.