CT Technologist- Mobile Stroke

Job Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hosp Central, US:CO:Colorado Springs

Department: MHC Mobile Stroke

Work Schedule: PRN

Shift: Flex

Pay: $37.35 - $52.29 per hour (depends on relevant experience)

Employment Type: Onsite (no hybrid or remote option)

Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history, physician's orders and schedules; educates patients regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice; monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies; selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment; troubleshoots, resolves, and reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results; takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including re-positioning patient and repeating procedure.
• Enters, transmits, and reports scan results.
• May perform 3-D post processing.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision; works in a fast-paced environment and takes appropriate action.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) and registered, and/or 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer; card in hand before start date; BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
• Minimum Experience: None required.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage – includes access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.

Wellness Programs – discounted gym memberships and fitness resources, free Care.com membership.

Voluntary Benefits – accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, employee discount programs.

Paid Time Off – paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence. New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.

Disability and Life Coverage – employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options; short-term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and Savings – 403(b) 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 when enrolled in high-deductible medical plan.

Education and Career Growth – access to academic degrees and certificate programs (up to 100% tuition, books and fees paid by UCHealth for specific degrees); other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid or up to $5,250/year in tuition reimbursement; access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities; free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee’s scheduled work hours.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual’s race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.