CT Technologist Traveler

UCHealth University of Colorado Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Free Care.com membership

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a CT Technologist for the Memorial Hospital Central location in Colorado Springs. The role involves weekend night shifts (530p–6a) on a full-time schedule with 72 hours per pay period, offering a $50.00 per hour pay and local traveler options within 75 miles.

13-week assignments are available. The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited radiologic technologist program, have at least one year of experience, hold ARRT CT registry or be registry-eligible with

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• One year of experience.
• ARRT CT registry completion within 12 months.
• State licensure if required by law.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross before start date; good through 60 days after hire.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and initiates CT images per physician order.
• Safely administers contrast media and monitors patient condition.
• Reports changes in patient condition to the team as appropriate.
• Implements techniques to yield image clarity and quality control per established radiology practices (AART).
• May perform 3-D post processing and report results.

Skills

CT imaging

Patient care

Contrast administration

Radiologic technologist

Education

Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT) with CT ARRT Registry

Job description

Description

Location:UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hosp Central, US:CO:Colorado Springs

Department:UCHlth CT Scan

Work Schedule:Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift:Weekend Nights Shift 530p -6a F-S-S nights

Pay:$50.00 per hour plus travel package/stipend

LOCAL Traveler contract options available for those who reside within 75 miles

13 week assignments available

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• One year of experience
• 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 - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date. BLS 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):

• Providestop 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
• Contributesto secure safetyand 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

Employees are our number one asset.

UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *

Recognition

• Market reviews:All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

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: Limited time off (LTO), 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.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health saving accounts available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

*Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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 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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