CT Tech

CommonSpirit Health•Lakewood, CO

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Tech performs high-quality CT imaging and exams while providing patient care in the medical imaging department and responding sensitively to patient needs. The role follows radiation-safety standards, demonstrates leadership for other associate technologists, serves as a clinical resource to unit personnel, and helps ensure current standards of practice. The position is at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado, a Level I Trauma Center.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One of the following credentials: ARRT (CT), ARRT (N), ARRT (T), or CNMT registry; alternatively, ARRT (R) with CT training.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
One year of related experience.
State Radiology Tech license for those working at a Kansas site.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic imaging procedures while ensuring the safety of yourself, patients, and others.
Follow radiation-safety rules and regulations and reduce exposure to levels that are as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).
Produce complete, accurate, high-quality images in a timely manner.
Explain procedures and provide information and instruction to patients and/or their families, responding to physical and emotional needs.
Observe patients and equipment during procedures and report and document unusual occurrences and the patient’s condition.
Perform IV starts and administer contrast as required.
Demonstrate leadership for other associate technologists and act as a clinical resource to unit personnel.
Help ensure current standards of practice for the unit.