CT XR Technologist

UC Health • Woodland Park, CO

77d • $37 - $52

About The Position

The position is for a CT Technologist at UCHealth UCHlth Pikes Peak Reg Hospital in Woodland Park, Colorado. The role involves providing top of scope practice in direct patient care through various imaging and radiologic procedures. The CT Technologist will be responsible for reviewing patient history, initiating Computed Tomography images based on physician orders, and ensuring patient education for mutual understanding and cooperation. The position requires a commitment to safety and quality at the point of care, as well as a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes.

Requirements

• 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 certification.
• 2 years of experience preferred.
• ARRT Computed Tomography (CT) certification.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist certification.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date.

Responsibilities

• Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care to provide various imaging and radiologic procedures.
• Reviews patient history and initiates Computed Tomography images based on physician order.
• Prioritizes procedural patient education to ensure mutual understanding and cooperation.
• Safely administers contrast media or associated imaging medications while monitoring patient condition.
• Responds and reports changes in patient condition as appropriate.
• Implements techniques to yield clarity in image, quality control, and equipment functionality based on established best practices in Radiology.
• May perform 3-D post processing while entering, transmitting, and reporting scan results.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents.
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence.
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options.
• Wellness benefits.
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity for 100% tuition, books, and fees paid for specific educational degrees.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees