CT Technologist

UCHealth (Colorado) is seeking a CT Technologist for a job in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Specialty: CT Technologist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Duration: Ongoing
Hours: 40 hours per week
Employment Type: Staff

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Emergency Arvada, US:

CO:

Arvada
Department: Arvada ED

Work Schedule: PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Flex

Pay: $37.35 - $52.29 / hour (dependent on applicant's relevant experience)

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option.

Provides computed tomography imaging, diagnostic imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Collaborates with radiologists and referring physicians.

• Reviews patient history, physician orders, and lab results to ensure appropriateness.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Analyzes imaging results and identifies any quality concerns for further action.
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters to optimize image quality while minimizing radiation exposure.
• Performs Point of Care Testing (POCT) and Moderate Complexity Laboratory Testing according to laboratory procedures.
• Maintains proficiency in testing samples and adheres to quality control policies.
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
• Resolves image quality issues, including re-positioning patient and repeating procedure.
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
• Conducts Electrocardiogram (EKG) procedures, vital assessments, splinting assistance and other routine patient care tasks as required.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment and take appropriate action.

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) and 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.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in‑hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

Employees are our number one asset.

• UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well‑being through a comprehensive total rewards program.
• Performance bonus: 3‑Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions.
• Performance‑based pay increase:
  Annual Merit Pay Increase.
• Market reviews: all positions reviewed annually.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well‑being support.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free  membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as 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 (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Initial PTO load with first paycheck.
• Employer‑provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‑up coverage options.
• Employer‑provided short‑term disability and long‑term disability with a buy‑up coverage option.
• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution. 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account when enrolled in high‑deductible plan.
• Up to 100% tuition, books and fees paid for specific degrees; up to $10,000/year pre‑paid for other programs.
• Access to Linked In Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
• Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program…