Seasonal CT Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Frisco (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$6,000 seasonal sign-on bonus

$400/month housing stipend ( Summit/CO

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Frisco, CO, is seeking a CT Tech to perform diagnostic CT imaging and patient care in the radiology department. You will lead and support fellow technologists while maintaining strict adherence to radiation safety standards and ALARA principles.

The role requires ARRT CT certification, a state radiology license, BLS, and at least one year of related experience. You will participate in contrast administration, patient education, and equipment maintenance in a dynamic trauma

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• ARRT CT/AR RT(N)/AR RT(T) or CNMT registry or ARRT(R) with CT training
• BLS from American Heart Association
• One year of related experience
• State Radiology Tech license for Kansas sites

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic imaging procedures with emphasis on ALARA and patient safety
• Produces high quality images in a complete, accurate, and timely manner
• Prepares patient for exam and provides instruction to patient/family
• Monitors patient and equipment during procedures and documents any events
• Performs IV starts and contrast administration as required
• Maintains equipment operation and reports service issues per procedure

Skills

CT imaging

Radiation safety

Leadership

Patient communication

Clinical resource

Education

ARRT CT certification

State Radiology Tech license

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our CT Tech, you will perform high-quality CT images and exams, providing essential patient care within the medical imaging department while maintaining sensitivity to patient needs.

Every day you will follow standards of safe radiation practice, demonstrate leadership for other associate technologists, act as a clinical resource to unit personnel, and assure current standards of practice for the unit.

To be successful in this role, you will possess expert technical skills in CT imaging, a strong commitment to patient safety and radiation practice, excellent communication skills for patient interaction and team leadership, and the ability to serve as a valuable clinical resource.

• Performs diagnostic imaging procedures, providing safety for self, patients and all other individuals. - Practices all rules and regulations pertaining to radiation safety, reducing personal and patient exposure to "as low as reasonably achievable" (ALARA).
• Produces quality images in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Prepares patient for exam. Provides information and instruction to patient and/or family regarding the procedure and responds to their physical and emotional needs.
• Observes patient and equipment during the procedure and reports/documents unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition.
• Performs IV starts and contrast administration as required.
• Maintains technical operation of equipment and notifies service when necessary. Notifies supervisor of equipment problems and logs the service call/problem per department procedure.

Benefits

• We are offering a $6,000 seasonal sign-on bonus in addition, up to $8,000 relocation assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements
• $400/month Summit County housing stipend available for full time residents of Summit, Park, Eagle, Grand, Clear Creek or Lake Counties. Must work at least 80% physically on-site at a CommonSpirit facility in Summit County and full time or part time status.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• ARRT (CT), ARRT(N), ARRT(T) or CNMT registry required or ARRT (R) with CT training
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association
• One (1) year of related experience
• State Radiology Tech license for those working at a Kansas site

Preferred

• Associate Degree, is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor Degree

Where You'll Work

St. Anthony Summit Hospital is a Level III trauma center serviced by Flight For Life Colorado. We are nationally recognized as a multiple-time recipient of the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Experience, and we were named a Top 100 Hospital in the U.S. by IBM Watson Health in 2018. We also are a Pathway to Excellence-designated hospital, recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as being one of the best hospitals for nurses to work. We provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Summit County and the surrounding region, including surgical, emergency/trauma, critical care, birth center, orthopedics, breast care, digital mammography, breast MRI, radiology and imaging, infusion therapy, nuclear medicine, cardiology, oncology, Summit Sleep Disorders Center, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), gastroenterology and Total Joint Replacement. We proudly provide convenient care where you live, work and play - that's why visitors and residents alike can count on us for emergent and urgent medical services. In addition to 24/7, Level III emergency care at St. Anthony-Summit Hospital in Frisco, we have three emergency mountain clinics at the base of the Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Keystone resorts, as well as urgent care and primary care available from CMG High Country Healthcare clinics in Frisco, Breckenridge and Silverthorne.

Pay Range

$36.50 - $61.47 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.