CT XR Technologist FSED Float Nights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition assistance/educational support

Employee discount programs

Job summary

UCHealth Emergency Green Valley Ranch in Denver, CO is seeking a CT Technologist to support CT imaging and diagnostic procedures. The role collaborates with radiologists and referring physicians in an on-site, night-shift setting with 72 hours per pay period (2 weeks).

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, preparing contrast, performing CT scans, and handling POCT/Lab tasks while maintaining safety and image quality.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT) with CT registry within 12 months or registry eligible.
• BLS certification card in-hand before start date; must be valid through hire timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history, orders, and labs; educate patient on procedures and equipment; ensure patient understanding and cooperation.
• Prepare and administer contrast media or medications within scope; monitor patient condition and report changes; optimize image quality while minimizing radiation exposure.
• Perform POCT and Moderate Complexity Laboratory Testing per procedures; maintain QC; document results and ensure imaging quality; re-position and re-run imaging as needed.
• Conduct ECG procedures, vital signs, splinting assistance and other routine patient care tasks as required.
• Exercise critical thinking and operate with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Education

ARRT CT certification or eligible with CT registry within 12 months

BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth Emergency Green Valley Ranch: Denver, CO

Department: Greenval ED

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

Shift: Nights

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

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

Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history, physician orders, and lab results to ensure appropriateness. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. Analyzes imaging results and identifies any quality concerns for further action.

• 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 to optimize image quality while minimizing radiation exposure.

• Performs Point of Care Testing (POCT) and Moderate Complexity Laboratory Testing according to laboratory procedures. Maintains proficiency in testing samples and adheres to quality control policies. Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Resolves image quality issues, including re-positioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

• Conducts Electrocardiogram (EKG) procedures, vital assessments, splinting assistance and other routine patient care tasks as required.

• 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).

• 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. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

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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.

• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.

• 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: 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.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.

• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.

• 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.

• 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.

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