CT Technologist Lead

Radiologic Technologist

Join our dynamic team at UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado, where we are dedicated to improving lives through learning, healing, and discovery. This full-time position in the Radiology Cat Scan department offers a collaborative environment and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care.

Job Description

• Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care
• Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes
• Models proficiency through precepting those new to UCHealth
• Welcomes new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment
• Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care

CT Technologist Lead Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history, initiates Computed Tomography 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 (ARRT)
• May perform 3-D post-processing while entering, transmitting, and reporting scan results
• Provides monitoring, coaching, and evaluation of team members' performance, especially in the areas of productivity and quality management
• Assists with coordinating services, prioritizing assignments and workflow, and promoting situational decision-making/problem-solving
• Takes responsibility for or provides guidance to team members on the handling of complex or novel issues
• Oversees equipment quality control testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program
• Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) and certified in computed tomography (CT) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• BLS certification 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 valid for sixty days post-hire

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Employer-paid short-term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
• Wellness benefits
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity for 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 prepaid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

Loan Repayment

• UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

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