- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO, US
- Department
- IT
- Education
- Associate
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our CT Tech, you will perform high-quality CT images and exams, providing essential patient care within the medical imaging department while maintaining sensitivity to patient needs. Every day you will follow standards of safe radiation practice, demonstrate leadership for other associate technologists, act as a clinical resource to unit personnel, and assure current standards of practice for the unit. To be successful in this role, you will possess expert technical skills in CT imaging, a strong commitment to patient safety and radiation practice, excellent communication skills for patient interaction and team leadership, and the ability to serve as a valuable clinical resource.
- Performs diagnostic imaging procedures, providing safety for self, patients and all other individuals.
- Practices all rules and regulations pertaining to radiation safety, reducing personal and patient exposure to "as low as reasonably achievable" (ALARA).
- Produces quality images in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
- Provides information and instruction to patient and/or family regarding the procedure and responds to their physical and emotional needs.
- Observes patient and equipment during the procedure and reports/documents unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition.
- Maintains technical operation of equipment and notifies service when necessary.
Job Requirements
Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- ARRT (CT), ARRT (T), ARRT (N) or CNMT registry or State CT registry ARRT R with CT training.
- BLS, American Heart Association
- State Radiology Tech license for those working at a Kansas site
- Two (2) years of related experience
Preferred
- Associate Degree
Where You’ll Work
Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.
