CT XR Technologist Traveler
UCHealth
Description Location: UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora Department: UCHlth Rad CAT Scan Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $36.00 per hour plus travel package/stipend LOCAL Traveler contract options available for those who reside within 75 miles 13 week assignments available Summary: Provides computed tomography imaging and diagnostic imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Responsibility
- Reviews patient history, physician‘s orders and does scheduling. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient‘s understanding and cooperation.
- 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.
- Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or 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.
- One year of experience
- 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.
- 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.
- Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care to provide various imaging and radiologic procedures
- Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes
- Models proficiency through precepting those new to imaging and/or UCHealth
- Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment
- Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care
- Reviews patient history, initiates Radiographic images based on physician order and prioritizes procedural patient education to ensure mutual understanding and cooperation
- Safely administers contrast media or associated imaging medications while monitoring patient condition
- Responds and reports changes in patient condition as appropriate
- implements techniques to yield clarity in image, quality control and equipment functionality based on established best practices in Radiology (AART)
- Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
- Free Care.com 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.
- Time away from work: Limited time off (LTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
- 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.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health saving accounts available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
- Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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