Imaging Services Assistant- CT Department

denverhealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 28 days

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Fitness center

RTD EcoPass

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness assistance

Job summary

Denver Health seeks a CT Scan Support Specialist to join the team in the CT department. You will assist with patient preparation, transport, and documentation, ensuring readiness for imaging procedures and maintaining a safe, organized environment.

Responsibilities include IV placement/removal, patient transport to CT, gowning, and acting as the primary contact for CT scheduling and status updates. Flexibility and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years patient care experience; IV and vascular access preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification required; EMT-Basic CO preferred.

Responsibilities

• Place and remove IVs on CT patients without IV.
• Transport patients to/from CT suite from waiting areas, ED, or other locations.
• Ensure jewelry removal and gowning appropriate to CT type.
• Serve as primary contact and schedule coordinator for CT imaging communications.
• Position patients on/off CT table and prepare table between patients.
• Scrub CT schedule in advance for additional services (interpreter requests, CT contrast prep).
• Stock CT suite supplies.

Skills

IV/Vascular access

Epic EMR

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Hoyer lift

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMT-Basic CO

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

CT Scan

Job Summary

Under general supervision, this individual will be a key member of the CT team, contributing to a variety of critical tasks to ensure smooth and efficient workflow. Responsibilities include assisting with patient preparation and transport, ensuring readiness for imaging procedures, managing and documenting patient information, and collaborating in all areas of daily operations. This role also involves maintaining a safe and organized environment. Flexibility, attention to detail, and a team-oriented mindset are essential in providing seamless support to the CT department.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for placing & removing IVs on all patients coming to CT that do not already have one. (30%)
• Transport patients to and from CT suite whether from a waiting room area, ED room, or other location. (30%)
• Ensures patient has all jewelry removed prior to scan and patient is gowned appropriately based on CT scan type. (20%)
• Primary point of contact and schedule coordinator for phone calls, Epic messages, and Epic status board for CT imaging scans. (5%)
• Responsible for getting patients on and off CT table. Cleaning table and preparing for the next patient. (5%)
• Scrub CT schedule in advance to prepare for any additional services a patient may need (i.e. interpreter services requests, CT contrast prep, etc.). (5%)
• Responsible for stocking supplies for CT suites. (5%)

Education

High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in a patient care setting, with preferred emphasis on prior experience in a procedural/surgical setting. Required
• 1-3 years IV and Vascular access experience, preferred.

Licenses

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
• EMTB-EMT Basic - CO - State of Colorado preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate openly and empathetically with patients and their family members.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary team to provide high quality care.
• Basic proficiency in use of computers and software applications.
• Ability to multitask and work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to operate and document IV care in Epic EMR.
• Ability to be adaptable and offer flexibility with schedule as needed.
• Ability to use a Hoyer lift when needed.

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$21.00 - $26.26 / hr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.