CT XR Technologist

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital.  This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

$15,000 Sign On, Relocation and Housing Assistance Available!

Full Time Day or Night Shifts Available.

Vail Health is a great place to work with outstanding benefits including:

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Childcare Reimbursement program
• $1,000 Well Being Credit (get reimbursed for your ski pass, gym memberships, and more)
• $250 in Education Funds (use towards continuing education)

About the opportunity:

The CT/XR Technologist performs diagnostic imaging procedures using CT and X-ray equipment to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients in the outpatient, inpatient, emergency and OR departments. This role requires technical proficiency, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient safety and comfort. The technologist works closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality imaging services.

What you will do:

• Performs all CT examinations according to Vail Health protocols.
• Performs all Radiographic examinations according to Vail Health protocols.
• Operates large C-arm, O-arm, and G-arm under the direction of the surgeon.
• Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, send completed examinations to radiologist, and communicate pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.
• Monitors inventory of supplies and orders when stock is low.
• Keeps the exam room stocked and neat.
• Identifies each patient and reviews exam order for consistency of examination ordered with clinical diagnosis.
• Reviews consistency of all demographic information including physician’s name and signature, patient’s name, and date.
• Maintains constructive collaborative communication with patients, families, physicians, co-workers, and other members of health care team to contribute to continuity of care.
• Maintains established department policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality assurance, safety, environmental standards, radiation protection standards, infection control standards, and universal precautions.
• Maintains working knowledge and use of the Vail Health HIS and PACS computer systems to ensure quality patient documentation.
• Participates in departmental and team meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.
• This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need:

Experience:

One year of experience preferred.

Experience in a healthcare setting required.

Education:

N/A License(s) and

Certification(s):

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with Computed Tomography (CT) credentials: R.T.(R )(CT)(ARRT) required

Basic Life Support (BLS) required