CT Technologist

Job ID

68656

Location

Colorado Springs

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Why Work at Children's....

Here, it’s different. Come join us.   

Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is a top-ranked hospital located in a top-ranked city.

With a regional team of more than 1,000 team members, Children’s Colorado has been present in southern Colorado since 2001 and now has team members at five locations providing outpatient specialty care, emergency care, inpatient care and therapy care. Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is the first pediatric-only hospital in the region and includes the region’s only emergency department and operating rooms built just for kids and served by pediatric experts who have dedicated their lives to treating kids – and only kids – and who are directly linked to one of the country’s leading pediatric academic medical centers.

This opportunity gives you the ability to lead a diverse team of pediatric experts at one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the nation, according to US News and World Report, while living and being a part of a community that ranks “#1 Most Desirable Place to Live in the U.S.,” according to the US News and World Report.

A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child.

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Additional Information

Department: CSH CT Scan

Hours per week: 36, eligible for benefits

Shift: 1p-930p

Job Overview

Performs high quality pediatric diagnostic imaging procedures using a CT scanning device; provides conscientious patient care while adhering to all quality and safety standards; and performs administrative duties (such as scheduling appointments, patient instructions, and maintenance of records). Required to be on call depending on location.

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE

Neonate- < 30 days

Infancy- > 30 days to 1 yr.

Toddlers- > 1 yr. to 3 yrs.

Pre-schoolers- > 3 yrs. to 5 yrs.

School age-> 5 yrs. to 13 yrs.

Adolescent- >13 yrs. to 18 yrs.

Adult- >18 yrs. to 65 yrs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

Independently produces high quality imaging  while accurately demonstrating anatomy and pathology through proper diagnostic scanning

Provides age appropriate care and appropriately prepares patients for procedures.

Provides clear and detailed information regarding the procedure and care to patients, families, coworkers and others.

Demonstrates the ability to safely operate all CT equipment; and ancillary equipment as needed to include power injector.

Demonstrates and utilizes principles of ALARA in radiation safety management.

Demonstrates competency in all aspects of RIS and PACs as it pertains to modality specific functions and use.

Demonstrates competency in IV placement, securement, contrast administration and extravasation handling.

Manages patient priority and act as first responder when needed

Follows department policies, procedures and protocol.

Other Information

SCOPE AND LEVEL

Guidelines: Fully qualified, full performance or journey level.  Guidelines are generally but not always clearly applicable, requiring the employee to exercise judgment in selecting the most pertinent guideline, interpret precedents, adapt standard practices to differing situations, and recommend alternative actions in situations without precedent.

Complexity: Duties assigned are generally complex and may be of substantial intricacy.  Work assignment is performed within an established framework under general instructions but requires simultaneous coordination of assigned functions or projects in various stages of completion.

Decision Making: Performs work with minimal supervisory oversight.  Under general supervision, the employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence.  Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice or precedent.  Recurring work clearly covered by guidelines may or may not be reviewed

Communications: Contacts with team members, clients or the public where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, defended, and gathered and discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.

Supervision Received: Performs work with minimal supervisory oversight.  Under general supervision, the employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence.  Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice or precedent.  Recurring work clearly covered by guidelines may or may not be reviewed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION – Graduation from an accredited radiography program

EXPERIENCE – Minimum of 2 years radiography experience

CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS;  ARRT registered in Radiography; CT certification from the ARRT

Physical Requirements

Audio Visual: Color discrimination: good

Audio Visual: Far Vision : good

Audio Visual : Near Vision : good

Audio Visual : Hearing: good

General Activity: Sit : 1-2 hours per day

General Activity: Stand/Wall; 6-8 hours per day

Motion: Bend: 1/3 or more of time

Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Pull: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Push: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time

Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands – Precise Motor function (fine manipulation)

Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 10 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Exposure: exposure to radiation: Frequent

Exposure: exposure to blood/body fluids: Frequent

Exposure: exposure to infectious disease: Frequent

Exposure: Exposure to skin irritants: Occasional

Exposure: exposure to chemicals: Occasional

Mental and Emotional Requirements: Independent discretion/decision making

Mental and Emotional Requirements: Makes decisions under pressure

Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manages stress appropriately

Mental and Emotions Requirements: Works with other effectively

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation.  Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.

Salary Information

Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $60,931.10 to $91,396.66

Hourly Salary Range: $29.29 to $43.94

Benefits Information

As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, 403b employer match (retirement savings), and a robust wellness program.

Salary : $29 - $44