CT XR Technologist Lead

UCHealth; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital in Highlands Ranch, CO is seeking a CT XR Technologist to perform computed tomography and radiologic imaging per physician orders. The role requires ARRT CT certification, RT licensure if required by law, and at least 2 years of experience.

The position is full-time, onsite, with days shifts and pay between $38.84 and $54.38 per hour. The candidate should be proficient in image quality, contrast administration, patient education, and teamwork within a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT) and CT certification by ARRT; state licensure if required by law.
• 2 years of experience.
• BLS CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date; BLS/CPR valid through sixty days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history, initiates Computed Tomography or Radiologic images based on physician order.
• Safely administers contrast media or imaging medications while monitoring patient condition.
• Responds to and reports changes in patient condition.
• Implements techniques to yield image clarity and quality control according to established Radiology practices.
• May perform 3-D post processing and report scan results.
• Provides supervision and coaching to team members on productivity and quality management.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program

Tools

ARRT CT certification

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital - Highlands Ranch, CO

Department: HRH Diagnostic Rad

Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $38.84 - $54.38 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

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

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.


• Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) and certified in computed tomography (CT) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). State licensure if required by law.


• 2 years of experience.


• BLS - 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


• Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes


• Models proficiency through precepting those new to UCHealth


• Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment


• Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care

CT XR Technologist:

• Reviews patient history, initiates Computed Tomography or Radiologic images based on physician order, and prioritizes procedural patient education to ensure mutual understanding and cooperation


• Safely administers contrast media or associated imaging medications whilemonitoringpatient condition


• Responds and reports changes in patient condition as appropriate


• Implements techniques to yield clarity in image, quality control, and equipment functionality based onestablishedbest practices in Radiology (ARRT)


• May perform 3-D post processing while entering,transmittingand reporting scanresults


• Provides monitoring, coaching, and evaluation of team members' performance, especially in productivity and quality management. Serves as a positive role model by working with team members to promote teamwork and cooperation.


• Assistswith coordinating services, prioritizing assignments and workflow, and promoting situational decision-making/problem-solving. Performs responsibilities of underlyingjob.


• Takesresponsibility for, or provides guidance to team members on, the handling of complex or novel issues.


• Oversees equipment quality control testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting.


• Within the scope of the job, requires critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and takeappropriate action.

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. *

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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.
  
  
  
  • New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.
  
  
  
  


• 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.

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 the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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