CT Technologist

UCHealth; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three Year Incentive Bonus

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

UCHealth Woodmen ED in Colorado Springs is seeking a CT Technologist to perform computed tomography and imaging procedures. You will review patient history, administer contrast, and ensure high-quality images while monitoring patient condition.

Responsibilities include optimizing techniques, maintaining equipment, and possibly 3-D post processing. A radiologic technologist degree, ARRT CT certification, and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• Registered RT and registry eligible with completion of registry in 12 months in CT by ARRT.
• State licensure if required by law. BLS Healthcare Provider.
• ARRT CT certification.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist.
• BLS/CPR certification valid through 60 days after start date.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and initiates CT images per physician order.
• Safely administers contrast media or related imaging meds while monitoring patient condition.
• Responds to changes in patient condition as appropriate.
• Implements techniques to yield image clarity and maintain equipment functionality per best practices in Radiology (AART).
• May perform 3-D post processing and report results.

Skills

Patient care

Safety protocols

Medical imaging basics

Education

Graduate of Radiologic Technologist program

ARRT CT certification

Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT)

BLS Certification (AHA/ARC)

Tools

CT technology

Contrast administration

Job description

Description

Location:

UCHealth UCHlth Emergency Woodmen, US:CO:Colorado Springs

Department:

Woodmen ED

FTE:

PRN, 0.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift:

Days

We are committed to recognizing your contributions and supporting your professional development. All Imaging Associates receive annual merit increases based on job performance. In addition, our Diagnostic Career Ladder provides clear advancement opportunities Each level you achieve comes with a salary increase, ensuring your growth is rewarded as you advance your skills and expertise

Pay:

$37.35 - $52.29 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) and registered, and or registry eligible with completion of registry in 12 months in computed tomography (CT) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). State licensure if required by law. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
• ARRT Computed Tomography (CT)
• Registered Radiologic Technologist
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

At UCHealth, We Improve Lives

Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s):

• Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care to provide various imaging and radiologic procedures
• Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes
• Models proficiency through precepting those new to imaging and/or UCHealth
• Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment
• Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care

CT Technologist

• Reviews patient history, initiates Computed Tomography images based on physician order and prioritizes procedural patient education to ensure mutual understanding and cooperation
• Safely administers contrast media or associated imaging medications while monitoring patient condition
• Responds and reports changes in patient condition as appropriate
• implements techniques to yield clarity in image, quality control and equipment functionality based on established best practices in Radiology (AART)
• May perform 3-D post processing while entering, transmitting and reporting scan results

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

UCHealth invests in its Workforce.

UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee’s contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of three years’ employment.

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status):

• Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
• Wellness benefits
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

Loan Repayment

• UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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