CT Tech, Imaging

CT Tech

Share your talents in providing compassionate and high quality patient care, ensuring the well-being and comfort of patients while supporting the mission and goals of Gunnison Valley Health.  We need your expertise to keep our community healthy and thriving!    

Where you’ll live:

Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.

Benefits:

Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded.  In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a dollar for dollar 401(a) match, up to 3%, there are other great perks including:

• Up to $250 in your first year toward your unique Lifestyle Spending Account, matched retirement starting on day 1, and a dependent care matching plan
• A culture that values continuing education, backed up by a robust tuition reimbursement plan, and an all-access subscription to LinkedIn Learning and Headspace.  
• Relocation assistance, help with local housing and a 10,000 Sign N Stay bonus
• Paid time off benefits with an accrual rate of 10.77% in your first year of employment
• Access to mental health, financial health and wellness as well as life coaching with our Employee Assistance Program
• Free nutrition consultations, and discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse
• Deep discounts on food and drink in the cafeteria
• No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office

Requirements:

To be seriously considered for this role, you’ll need to have:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• Experience: Minimum requirement of two years as a staff technologist with demonstrated patient care skills and one year of experience as a CT technologist. Ability to work with various hospital departments, and the public as required.
• Licenses/Certification: Registry or registry eligible with the A.R.R.T. (R)(CT). Maintenance of CPR or BLS.

• Skills –
• Knowledge of the GE Revolution Maxima 128-slice CT scanner to include AW workstation reformats.
• Ability to operate the GE Revolution Maxima CT scanner and understand helical, axial and CT fluoroscopy scanning.
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete patient records
• Ability to relate with ordering physicians and assist them with pertinent C.T. protocol when necessary
• Knowledge of interventional radiology procedures with the ability to assist the radiologist when necessary.

Responsibilities:

As the CT Tech at Gunnison Valley Health, you will be caring for members of the community by scanning patients to help identify internal injuries or to diagnose disease.  This is a physically, emotionally and mentally challenging job.  You’ll utilize your unique skills and ideas by:

• Providing care to the chronically and acutely ill patient while delivering clear instructions and answering questions to reduce anxiety.   
• Offering superior patient care while maintaining a relaxed atmosphere.
• Operating computed tomography equipment and accessories, performing tube warm-ups and calibrations daily, and applying principles of radiation protection during exams to minimize unnecessary exposure.
• Communicating successfully and consistently with staff, physicians and patients.

Compensation: $37.25 - $46.57/hour DOE

**Current GVH employees transferring departments are not eligible for the Sign N Stay Bonus

Physical Requirements

Occasionally (0-33%) - Change position, reach, reach across midline, pinching, crouching/squatting, stooping, crawling, kneeling, stairs, lifting/lowering (25-50 lbs), carrying (20-50 lbs), pushing/pulling (20-50 lbs)
Frequently (34 – 66%) - Standing, walking, sitting, handling
Continuously (37 -100%) See with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance

Shift - 10 hours with call
Schedule - Day
Status - FT

There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits Eligibility
Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.
Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.
Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.
Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.