CT Technologist

Job Description

CT Technologist responsible for performing diagnostic CT exams on patients using specialized equipment. Works closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and high‑quality imaging results. Requires strong understanding of imaging techniques, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Shift Details

Full‑time, overnight with rotating weekends.

Unit / Location

St. Mary’s Medical Center, St. Marys Regional Hospital, Grand Junction, Colorado.

Essential Functions

• Maintain American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or modality‑specific competency in all clinical and technical functions.
• Ensure proper patient identification, order verification, and prepare the patient for the exam.
• Perform exams per department protocol and review images for quality, clarity, and accuracy.
• Adhere to radiation safety guidelines and maintain a safe working environment.
• Complete studies within acceptable time limits without compromising patient care or quality.
• Assist and instruct students and other CT Techs in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment.
• Provide appropriate patient education, ensure patient comfort, and address concerns.
• Practice appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
• Understand and operate CT equipment and related information systems to ensure quality images.
• Keep accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions.
• Follow protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, QC programs, and reporting equipment failures.

Skills

• Anatomy knowledge
• Image evaluation
• Equipment operation
• Contrast protocols
• Emergency response
• Independent work
• Teamwork
• Effective communication
• Electronic imaging
• Task prioritization
• Clean environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Licenses and Certifications
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(RT)(R) Radiography Certification/Registration
  • Relevant State licensure (where required)
  • Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers

Preferred Qualifications

• Licenses and Certifications
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Computed Tomography Certification/Registration (ARRT)(RT)(CT)
  • (Where applicable) Must complete the controlled substance module
  • (Where applicable) Must complete the initial moderate sedation module
  • Specific facility‑based certifications may also be required for this role. If this applies, each facility would define and manage compliance.
• Experience
  • 1+ years CT experience

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require verbal communication and hearing spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy; frequent computer use and typing for documentation.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients, bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment, including items of varying weights up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment; includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items; often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms.
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36 hours per week.

Hourly Rate

$35.25 – $54.39, actual rate dependent upon experience.

Benefits

Generous benefits package covering a wide range of programs to foster wellness and a sustainable culture of health, happiness, security, connection, and engagement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.