Radiologic Technologist I

Location: UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, Highlands Ranch CO
Department: HRH Diagnostic Rad
Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Evenings
Pay: $28.38 - $39.74 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option.
Career Ladder: UCHealth offers a structured way for you to grow your skills, responsibilities, and pay in this position. As you gain experience and expertise, you will have the opportunity to move through different levels of this career ladder.
Summary:
Performs various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Reviews patient history, physician's orders and does scheduling. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
- When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
- Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
- Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including re-positioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters and transmits images. May work with Radiology students.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
- Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (R) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Specialty ARRT certification(s) if required for position. State licensure if required by law.
- BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date.
Benefits:
- Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
- Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave.
- Up to 100% tuition paid for specific educational degrees, or up to $10,000/year for other programs.