CT Technologist

CT Technologist

As a CT Technologist, you will be responsible for performing diagnostic CT exams on patients using specialized equipment. You will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and high-quality imaging results. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of imaging techniques, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Shift Details: Full-time (36 Hours), Overnight with rotating weekends

Unit/Location: St. Mary's Medical Center

Additional Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.

Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As a CT Technologist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact.

What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain? Check out this video and learn more and discover the "Power of We."

As a CT Technologist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:

• Maintaining American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions.
• Ensuring proper patient identification, order verification, and preparing the patient for the exam.
• Performing exams per department protocol and reviewing images for quality, clarity, and accuracy.
• Adhering to radiation safety guidelines and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Completing studies within acceptable time limits without compromising patient care or quality.
• Assisting and instructing students and other CT Techs in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment.
• Providing appropriate patient education, ensuring patient comfort, and addressing concerns.
• Practicing appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
• Understanding and operating CT equipment and related information systems to ensure quality images.
• Keeping accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions.
• Following 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

Minimum Qualifications Specialty Tech in Training ($32.34 - 49.94/hr)

• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Applicable State License
• An American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(R) technologist who is currently attending and receiving formal training from an accredited training program or successful completion of formal training from an approved/accredited school or a licensed American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(R) technologist who has been selected to cross-train in another modality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years customer service or patient care experience
• IV Certification

Physical Requirements:

• Ongoing need for employee 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 employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand 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. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes 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. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location: St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City: Grand Junction

Work State: Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$39.16 - $60.42

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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.

At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.

All positions subject to close without notice.