What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT/XR Technologist position at Vail Health?
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!
Vail Health is a great place to work with outstanding benefits including:
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
Experience
What you will need:
Hourly Pay
$41.72 - $57.56 USD
$15,000 Sign On, Relocation and Housing Assistance 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)
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.
Experience
What you will need:
- One year of experience preferred.
- Experience in a healthcare setting required.
- N/A
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with Computed Tomography (CT) credentials: R.T.(R )(CT)(ARRT) required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required
- Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
- Housing programs
- Childcare reimbursement
- Comprehensive Health Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Educational Programs:
- Tuition Assistance
- Existing Student Loan Repayment
- Specialty Certification Reimbursement
- Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
- Paid Time Off:
- Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
- Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
- 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
- Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
- Recreation discounts
- Pet insurance
Hourly Pay
$41.72 - $57.56 USD