Travel CT Technologist
Denver, Colorado
Saint Joseph Hospital

CT Tech

Location: Denver, Colorado
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

The CT Tech performs a variety of CT procedures using ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. This role requires ingenuity, initiative, and independent judgment to produce high-quality scans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain ARRT competency in all clinical and technical functions.
• Operate CT equipment and related information systems to ensure quality images.
• Verify patient identification and orders; prepare patients for exams.
• Perform exams according to department protocols.
• Review and evaluate images for quality, clarity, and accuracy.
• Adhere to radiation safety guidelines and maintain a safe environment.
• Complete studies within acceptable time limits without compromising care or quality.
• Provide patient education, ensure comfort, and address concerns.
• Coordinate patient care and communicate with other providers post-procedure.
• Practice infection control and sterile techniques.
• Keep accurate records of patient information, procedures, and any incidents.
• Follow protocols for medical necessity, coding, consents, quality control, and report equipment issues.
• Administer contrast media under physician supervision and educate patients on safety.
• Stay current with CT technology and protocols through continuing education.
• Assist and instruct students and other technologists in protocols and equipment use.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of CT technologist experience, including experience within the last year.
• ARRT certification and maintains ARRT competency in all clinical and technical functions of the job.