CT XR Technologist FSED Float

UCHealth•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT XR Technologist provides direct patient care by performing imaging and radiologic procedures, with a focus on computed tomography. The role reviews patient history, initiates CT imaging based on physician orders, and prioritizes patient education to support understanding and cooperation. The technologist safely administers contrast media or associated imaging medications while monitoring patient condition, responds to and reports changes in condition, and uses established radiology practices to produce clear images and maintain quality control and equipment functionality. The position may include 3-D post-processing and entering, transmitting, and reporting scan results. The technologist practices within a multidisciplinary team, contributes to safety and quality at the point of care, and may precept colleagues who are new to imaging or UCHealth. The role is onsite at UCHealth Emergency Powers in Colorado Springs, works day shifts, and is scheduled for 72 hours per two-week pay period.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT).
Registered or registry eligible in computed tomography (CT) through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), with registry completion within 12 months.
State licensure if required by law.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification. BLS must be through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with a card in hand before the start date and valid through 60 days of hire; renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care while performing imaging and radiologic procedures.
Review patient history and initiate CT images based on physician orders.
Prioritize procedural patient education to ensure mutual understanding and cooperation.
Safely administer contrast media or associated imaging medications while monitoring patient condition.
Respond to and report changes in patient condition as appropriate.
Apply established radiology best practices to produce clear images and maintain quality control and equipment functionality.
May perform 3-D post-processing and enter, transmit, and report scan results.
Contribute to patient safety and quality at the point of care.
Precept people new to imaging and/or UCHealth.

Benefits

Three-year incentive bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment, based on organizational and employee contribution measures.
Annual merit pay increases for performance meeting or exceeding standards.
Annual market reviews and base-pay adjustments as needed.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degree and certificate programs.
Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating Public Service Loan Forgiveness and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.