Rad Tech Winter Park, CO Clinic

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Winter Park, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Winter Park Radiography Technologist performs a broad range of diagnostic radiographic examinations independently under the direction of radiologists and attending physicians. The role uses sound clinical judgment and technical skills while prioritizing patient safety, radiation protection, ALARA standards, and regulatory compliance. It also provides day-to-day clinical and operational leadership within the radiography department, including maintaining imaging protocols and image quality, coordinating workflow and staffing, mentoring staff, and supporting onboarding and competency development. The technologist serves as a liaison between Winter Park Medical Center and Denver Health Main Campus Radiology and contributes to quality, safety, equipment, process-improvement, and patient-experience initiatives. The position performs general radiographic examinations, supports trauma, emergency department, and portable imaging needs in an outpatient setting, evaluates and documents images, and troubleshoots equipment, image-quality, and workflow issues. It coordinates shift assignments and exam priorities, guides fellow technologists, and collaborates with radiologists, emergency and trauma teams, nursing staff, and other imaging modalities. The technologist also supports audits, quality reviews, incident follow-up, and competency assessments, and performs Environment of Care responsibilities, including rounds, records, and fire drills. The position is based at Winter Park Medical Center. It is a regular, day-shift role. The stated salary range is $34.29–$51.44 per hour. Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test after a conditional offer.

Requirements

Associate's degree.
1–3 years or more of professional work experience performing general radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.
Current BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
RTR-RT Radiography credential from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Demonstrated knowledge of operating general radiographic equipment and related technology.
Demonstrated competency performing general radiographic imaging studies.
Knowledge of age-specific patient-care needs and interpersonal skills that support productive communication and collaboration.
Competency interpreting physician orders for general radiographic imaging studies.
Ability to use prudent judgment when selecting and configuring equipment settings to accommodate patient physiologic variations.
Ability to consistently produce quality images of various anatomical structures.
Ability to handle patient specimens and laboratory equipment.
Ability to maintain the expected level of competency.
Knowledge of safety and infection-control practices.
Microsoft Office Suite experience.
Ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and make sound clinical and operational decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain focus and situational awareness during high-stress or emergent situations.

Nice To Haves

Electronic Health Management experience.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic radiographic examinations in accordance with departmental protocols, hospital policies, and regulatory standards.
Provide imaging support for trauma activations, emergency department cases, and portable examinations in an outpatient setting.
Position patients, select exposures, evaluate image quality, and accurately document examinations.
Apply radiation safety principles and ALARA standards to protect patients, staff, and self.
Troubleshoot equipment, image-quality, and workflow issues; take corrective action or escalate concerns as appropriate.
Conduct annual radiation-shielding assessments, maintain records, and report abnormal findings to the Clinic Administrator and Denver Health Main Campus Medical Radiology Physicist.
Coordinate shift staffing assignments, exam prioritization, and workflow.
Serve as the on-shift clinical and operational imaging expert and make real-time decisions that support safety and efficiency.
Provide guidance, mentoring, and problem-solving support to technologists; assist with onboarding, training, and competency development.
Monitor staff adherence to imaging protocols, safety standards, and departmental expectations, and address issues promptly and professionally.
Collaborate with radiologists, emergency and trauma teams, nursing staff, and other imaging modalities to support patient care.
Communicate effectively during high-acuity situations, trauma activations, and periods of increased operational demand.
Serve as a liaison between frontline staff and facility leadership, escalating concerns and helping resolve them.
Identify operational improvement opportunities and participate in quality, safety, and performance-improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with ARRT standards, state regulations, accreditation requirements, and hospital policies.
Assist with audits, quality reviews, incident follow-up, competency assessments, and performance feedback as requested.
Safely lift, transfer, and position patients, including those needing assistance or adaptive equipment; stand, walk, and move through the department for extended periods and perform repetitive imaging-related motions.
Maintain Environment of Care policies and procedures and attend quarterly Environment of Care meetings.
Conduct monthly Environment of Care rounds, follow up on findings, maintain work-order logs, and report abnormal findings to the Clinic Administrator.
Schedule, conduct, and document quarterly fire drills and report findings to the Clinic Administrator and Denver Health Main Campus Environment of Care Coordinator.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
100% paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center at the Denver Health main campus and the RESTORE Center.
Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
Childcare discount programs and discounts or perks on brands, travel, and more.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional-development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center.
Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer, with free student-loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps eligibility.