CT XR Technologist Traveler

UCHealth; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

24/7 mental health support

Discounted gym memberships

Paid family and medical leave

403(b) retirement plan with employer</

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

UCHealth in Parker, CO is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform computed tomography imaging in accordance with scope and practice standards and organizational policies. You will review orders, educate patients, prepare contrast, and maintain safety and quality controls across imaging procedures.

The role requires ARRT RT registration with CT certification within 12 months, BLS/CPR, and Colorado licensure as applicable, along with at least one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT); ARRT CT registry within 12 months.
• State licensure if required by law.
• BLS through AHA or ARC with card in-hand before start date; valid through 60 days of hire.
• One year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history, physician's orders, and schedule examinations.
• Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice, when ordered.
• Monitor patient condition continually and report/respond to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepare equipment and supplies.
• Select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implement safety standards and perform quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Position patient and perform imaging procedures.
• Analyze results and identify issues with image quality.
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
• Enter, transmit, and report scan results.

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technologist program

Job description

Job 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.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history, physician's orders, and schedule examinations.
• Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice, when ordered.
• Monitor patient condition continually and report/respond to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepare equipment and supplies.
• Select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implement safety standards and perform quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Position patient and perform imaging procedures.
• Analyze results and identify issues with image quality.
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
• Enter, transmit, and report scan results.

Minimum Requirements

• One year of experience.
• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT); registration 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 valid through sixty days of hire.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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.
• Paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI).
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up option.
• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health saving accounts available with high-deductible medical plans.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
• Assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for qualifying employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UCHealth is an equal opportunity employer and 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.