CT XR Technologist YVMC

UCHealth; Steamboat Springs (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UCHealth UCHlth Yampa Valley Med Center in Steamboat Springs, CO, is seeking a skilled Radiologic Technologist to perform CT imaging in a fast-paced hospital setting. This onsite role requires ARRT CT certification and RT licensure, with patient safety and quality imaging at the core.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, preparing patients, selecting exposure factors, administering contrast when needed, and ensuring accurate reporting of scan results, all while complying with UCHealth

Qualifications

• ARRT CT certification required.
• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and physician orders; schedule exams.
• Educate patient regarding procedures, equipment, and exam.
• Prepare and administer contrast media as needed; monitor patient condition.
• Set exposure factors and imaging parameters; perform imaging procedures.
• Ensure safety standards; perform quality control; troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• Enter, transmit and report scan results; work in fast-paced environment.

Skills

ARRT CT Certification

Registered Radiologic Technologist

BLS Healthcare Provider

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program

State licensure (if required by law)

Job description

Description

Location

UCHealth UCHlth Yampa Valley Med Center, US:CO:Steamboat Springs

Department

YVMC Radiology

Work Schedule

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

Shift

Day and Evening Rotation

Pay

$43.70 - $61.17 / 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 and diagnostic imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities

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.

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

• ARRT Computed Tomography (CT)
• Registered Radiologic Technologist
• 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. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
• 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.

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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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