CT Xray Technologist

Why Children's Hospital Colorado Children’s Hospital Colorado tells team members that they matter. The pediatric health system offers a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of team members’ needs and supports professional development, including an education benefit to help advance a career. Eligible team members may also participate in an annual employee bonus program tied to organizational performance and receive annual base-pay increases based on the prior year’s performance. About the Role Children’s Hospital Colorado is seeking a CT Xray Technologist for a regular, benefits-eligible 36-hour schedule based at South Campus in Highlands Ranch, with weekend-night coverage that also includes Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. The Friday shift is at Anschutz Medical Campus from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. (CT only). Saturday and Sunday shifts are at South Campus in Highlands Ranch from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (CT/XR). The position is eligible for night and weekend differentials, and team members in this job must maintain competency and registry in two or more radiology disciplines and be available for call depending on location. The technologist performs high-quality pediatric diagnostic imaging procedures in multiple modalities, provides conscientious patient care while adhering to quality and safety standards, and handles administrative duties that can include scheduling appointments, giving patient instructions, and maintaining records. The role requires regular communication with patients, families, and hospital and community caregivers, following department expectations for those interactions. Responsibilities Produce high-quality imaging that accurately demonstrates anatomy and pathology using proper diagnostic imaging protocols. In an emergency, act as first responder and provide BLS until help arrives. Verify patient allergies and clinical indications before contrast administration, safely administer contrast using the five rights, and ensure contrast is appropriately ordered and documented in the medical record. Assist providers with procedures while staying within the technologist scope of practice, follow established procedural guidelines, document required information, and practice aseptic or sterile technique and standard precautions when necessary. Follow department policies, procedures, and protocols and raise or address concerns about non-compliance or patient or staff safety. Follow established QA/QC and safety programs, including The Joint Commission, American College of Radiology, and State of Colorado requirements. Promptly report equipment malfunctions or errors and contact the appropriate service engineer or Biomed for repair. Maintain competency and registry in two or more radiology disciplines and work 20% of scheduled shifts in secondary disciplines. Communicate clearly in verbal and written form and follow department customer-service guidelines. Maintain flexibility around shift scheduling, location, call, overtime, and weekend assignments to align with organizational need. Facilitate daily patient flow, including STAT, urgent, and high-priority patients. Provide age-appropriate care, prepare patients for procedures, and give clear, detailed information to patients, families, and coworkers. Operate imaging and ancillary equipment following safety procedures, apply ALARA principles, and demonstrate competency in CT physics, dose-reduction techniques, and the Image Gently campaign. Maintain competency in the RIS, EMR, and PACS for modality-specific functions, and demonstrate initial and annual competency in IV placement and securement, vascular access devices, and extravasation handling. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited radiography program. Three years of imaging experience. ARRT registration as a Radiologic Technologist, ARRT(R), and as a Computed Tomography Technologist, ARRT(CT). American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers. Compensation and Benefits Pay depends on the applicant’s relevant experience. The hourly range is $39.88 to $59.82. The position is eligible for night and weekend differentials, and relocation assistance is available for qualified external applicants. Benefits include base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, a 403(b) employer match, a wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit. As part of the Total Rewards package, Children’s Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance; if organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid the following April. The organization also delivers annual base-pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.