CT XR Technologist FSED Float

UCHealth•Colorado Springs, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT XR Technologist provides direct patient care by performing imaging and radiologic procedures in an onsite emergency department setting. The role reviews patient history, initiates computed tomography images 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 patients, responds to and reports changes in patient condition, and uses established radiology best practices to produce clear images and support quality control and equipment functionality. The role may also perform 3-D post-processing and enter, transmit, and report 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 position is full-time, 72 hours per two-week pay period, on the night shift at UCHealth Emergency Powers in Colorado Springs. Pay is $37.35–$52.29 per hour, depending on relevant experience.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care through imaging and radiologic procedures.
Review patient history and initiate CT imaging based on physician orders.
Prioritize procedural patient education to promote understanding and cooperation.
Safely administer contrast media or associated imaging medications and monitor patient condition.
Respond to and report changes in patient condition as appropriate.
Use established radiology best practices to produce clear images and support quality control and equipment functionality.
Perform 3-D post-processing as applicable, and enter, transmit, and report scan results.
Contribute to patient safety and quality at the point of care.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve patient outcomes.
Precept colleagues new to imaging and/or UCHealth as applicable.

Benefits

Three-year incentive bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment, subject to the stated program terms.
Annual merit pay increase based on performance 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, critical illness, group legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto, and home insurance, plus employee discount programs.
Paid time off and paid family and medical leave, including Colorado FAMLI, and leaves of absence.
Initial PTO load for new employees with their first paycheck.
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 degrees and certificate programs.
Tuition, books, and fees paid up to 100% 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 the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.