CT Tech

St Anthony Hospital•Lakewood, CO

20d•$37 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of related experience.
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.
State Radiology Tech license for those working at a Kansas site.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree is strongly preferred.
Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic imaging procedures while maintaining safety for self, patients, and others.
Follow radiation safety rules and regulations and reduce personal and patient exposure in accordance with ALARA principles.
Produce complete, accurate, timely, and high-quality images.
Provide patients and/or families with information and instructions about procedures and respond to their physical and emotional needs.
Observe patients and equipment during procedures, report and document unusual occurrences, and record 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 assure that current standards of practice are maintained for the unit.