CT XR Technologist Traveler

Confidential; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel package stipend

13 week assignments

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a Radiologic Technologist specialized in CT to join the UCHlth Rad CAT Scan team in Aurora. The role performs CT imaging, reviews orders, educates patients, and ensures safety and quality in imaging examinations.

You will administer contrast when required, monitor patient condition, and maintain equipment, while adhering to ARRT CT registry requirements and local licensure. This on-site, full-time position includes a travel stipend option and a competitive pay package.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist with ARRT CT registry or registry eligible.
• State licensure as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history, physician orders, and schedules procedures.
• Educates patients about procedures, equipment, and exam expectations.
• Administers contrast media and/or medications as ordered within scope.
• Monitors patient condition and responds to changes as needed.
• Prepares equipment and supplies for procedures.
• Selects exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Ensures safety standards and performs quality control on equipment.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and reports issues.
• Positions patients and performs imaging procedures.
• Analyzes results, addresses image quality issues, and reimages if needed.
• Enters, transmits, and reports scan results.

Skills

Patient education

Safety standards

Quality control

Scheduling

Imaging procedures

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program

ARRT CT Registry (registered or eligible)

Tools

CT imaging equipment

Radiology workflow systems

Job description

Location & Details

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora
Department: UCHlth Rad CAT Scan
Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $36.00 per hour plus travel package/stipend
LOCAL Traveler contract options available for those who reside within 75 miles
13 week assignments available

Summary

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

Responsibility

• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• One year of experience.
• 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.
• 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.

At UCHealth, We Improve Lives

Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care to provide various imaging and radiologic proceduresValues a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomesModels proficiency through precepting those new to imaging and/or UCHealthWelcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environmentContributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care.

Radiography - X Ray Technologist

Reviews patient history, initiates Radiographic images based on physician order and prioritizes procedural patient education to ensure mutual understanding and cooperationSafely administers contrast media or associated imaging medications while monitoring patient conditionResponds and reports changes in patient condition as appropriateimplements techniques to yield clarity in image, quality control and equipment functionality based on established best practices in Radiology (AART)

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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: 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.

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