CT XR Technologist FSED Float

UCHealth•Arvada, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT XR Technologist provides computed tomography and diagnostic imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and the organization’s policies, values, and mission. The role collaborates with radiologists and referring physicians and performs imaging and related patient-care tasks in a fast-paced emergency department setting. This is an onsite, full-time float position at UCHealth Emergency Arvada in Arvada, Colorado, scheduled for 72 hours per pay period. The shift is listed as flex. Pay is $37.35–$52.29 per hour, dependent on relevant experience. The technologist reviews patient histories, orders, and laboratory results; prepares patients and equipment; performs and evaluates imaging; administers ordered contrast media or medications within scope; monitors patients; and completes point-of-care and moderate-complexity laboratory testing. The role also includes EKGs, vital assessments, splinting assistance, and other routine patient-care tasks as required. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT).
Registered, or registry-eligible with completion of registry within 12 months, in computed tomography (CT) through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with card in hand before the start date; the card must be valid through 60 days of hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Review patient history, physician orders, and laboratory results to ensure appropriateness.
Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to support understanding and cooperation.
Analyze imaging results and identify quality concerns requiring further action.
Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications when ordered and within scope of practice.
Continuously monitor patient condition and report or respond to changes as appropriate.
Prepare equipment and supplies.
Select exposure factors and imaging parameters to optimize image quality while minimizing radiation exposure.
Perform Point of Care Testing (POCT) and Moderate Complexity Laboratory Testing according to laboratory procedures.
Maintain proficiency in testing samples and adhere to quality control policies.
Resolve image-quality issues, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures.
Enter, transmit, and report scan results.
Conduct EKG procedures, vital assessments, splinting assistance, and other routine patient-care tasks as required.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Benefits

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 accident, critical illness, group legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto, and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off, paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), 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) plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available when enrolled in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
For specific educational degrees, up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid by UCHealth.
Other qualifying education programs may receive up to $10,000 per year prepaid by UCHealth 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.
Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment, subject to the described annual accumulation.
Annual merit pay increase for performance meeting or consistently exceeding standards.
Annual market reviews of positions and base pay adjustments as needed.