CT Technologist

Confidential; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 77,688 - 108,763; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-Year Incentive Bonus

Annual Merit Pay Increase

Market pay reviews

Medical, dental and vision coverage

PTO and paid leave

Job summary

UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies is seeking a CT Technologist for an onsite PRN role in Loveland, CO. The CT Scanning team performs computed tomography imaging per scope of practice and organizational policies.

Responsibilities include reviewing histories, preparing contrast, positioning patients, obtaining quality images, and reporting results. Requires ARRT CT certification, state licensure, and BLS; on-site schedule with no remote option.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• ARRT CT registry eligibility and licensure required by state law.
• BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross with active CPR

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and orders; educates patient on procedures to ensure understanding.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications when within scope.
• Monitors patient condition and responds to changes.
• Prepares equipment and supplies for imaging.
• Selects exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Performs safety checks and quality control on equipment.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions as needed.
• Positions patient and performs CT imaging procedures.
• Analyzes results and addresses image quality issues; repositions as necessary.
• Enters and transmits scan results; may perform 3-D post-processing.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program

Job description

Location

UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies: Loveland, CO

Department

MCR CT Scanning

Work Schedule

PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift

Flex

Pay

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

Contract Type

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary

Provides computed tomography imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history, physician‘s orders and does scheduling. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient‘s understanding and cooperation
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including re-positioning patient and repeating procedure.
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
• May perform 3-D post processing.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

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.
• 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.

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Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
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Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

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Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.

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