CT Technologist (Aurora)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onAmbulance Bay, Aurora, Adams County, Colorado, 80045, United States
About the Team
UCHealth is dedicated to improving lives in big ways through learning, healing, and discovery, and in small, personal ways through human connection. We view our employees as our number one asset and foster a culture that invests in both professional success and personal well-being. Our Radiology Cat Scan department at the UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion in Aurora, CO, operates with a mission to provide high-quality computed tomography imaging in strict adherence to scope, standards, and organizational values.
About the Role
This onsite position serves as a critical component of our diagnostic services, providing computed tomography imaging for patients. You will be responsible for reviewing patient history and physician orders, scheduling exams, and educating patients on procedures to ensure their understanding and cooperation. The role requires preparing and administering contrast media or medications within your scope of practice while continuously monitoring patient conditions.
In this fast-paced environment, you will select appropriate exposure factors, implement safety standards, and perform quality control procedures on equipment. You will analyze imaging results to identify and resolve quality issues, potentially performing 3-D post-processing, and ensure accurate reporting of scan results. Success in this role demands critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Hiring Process
This position will remain open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. Interested candidates should apply directly through the UCHealth careers portal.
Equal Opportunity
UCHealth is an equal opportunity employer committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. We welcome talent from a rich array of backgrounds and perspectives. No applicant shall be discriminated against based on race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We do not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Ambulance Bay, Aurora, Adams County, Colorado, 80045, United States
Aurora, Colorado
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePrepare and administer contrast media and medications within scope of practice
- check_circleMonitor patient condition continually and report changes in status as appropriate
- check_circleSelect appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters for CT procedures
- check_circlePerform quality control procedures and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions
- check_circleAnalyze image quality, resolve issues, and perform 3-D post processing as needed
- check_circleReview patient history and physician orders to schedule and prepare for CT scans
- check_circleEnter, transmit, and report scan results to the medical team
- check_circleEducate patients regarding procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure understanding
- check_circlePosition patients and perform imaging procedures while adhering to safety standards
Requirements
- verifiedGraduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program
- verifiedRegistered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT)
- verifiedRegistry eligible with completion of registry in 12 months in computed tomography (CT) by ARRT
- verifiedState licensure if required by law
- verifiedBLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date
Benefits & Perks
check_circle3-Year Incentive Bonus for quality, patient experience, and tenurecheck_circleAnnual Merit Pay Increase based on performancecheck_circleMedical, dental, and vision coveragecheck_circle24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependentscheck_circleDiscounted gym memberships and fitness resourcescheck_circlePaid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absencecheck_circleEmployer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coveragecheck_circleEmployer-provided short-term and long-term disability with buy-up optionscheck_circle403(b) plan with employer matching contributioncheck_circleUp to 100% tuition, books, and fees paid for specific degrees or up to $10,000/year pre-paid