Radiologic Technologist I

UCHealth•Aurora, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist performs imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and UCHealth’s policies, values, and mission. This onsite role is based in the Radiology Diagnostic department at UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado, and is scheduled for 72 hours per two-week pay period on weekend days. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. The technologist reviews patient history and physician orders, schedules procedures, explains exams and equipment to patients, and prepares equipment and supplies. When ordered and within scope of practice, the technologist prepares and administers contrast media or medications. The role includes positioning patients, performing imaging procedures, selecting exposure factors and imaging parameters, monitoring patient condition, assessing image quality, addressing image quality issues, and entering and transmitting images. The technologist also follows safety standards, performs equipment quality control, and troubleshoots or reports malfunctions. The role may involve working with Radiology students. UCHealth describes a structured career ladder offering opportunities to advance in skills, responsibilities, and pay. The organization also offers a total rewards program that includes recognition and performance-related compensation, health and well-being resources, time away from work, insurance and retirement options, and educational and career-growth programs. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (R) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R).
Specialty ARRT certification(s) if required for the position.
BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, with a card in hand before the start date; the card must be valid through 60 days of hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
Able to use critical thinking and decisive judgment and work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Review patient history and physician orders, and schedule procedures.
Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to support understanding and cooperation.
Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications when ordered and within scope of practice.
Continually monitor patient condition and report or respond to changes as appropriate.
Prepare equipment and supplies.
Select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
Implement safety standards and perform appropriate equipment quality control procedures.
Troubleshoot, resolve, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary.
Position patients and perform imaging procedures.
Analyze results and identify image-quality issues.
Take appropriate action to resolve image-quality issues, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures.
Enter and transmit images.
Work with Radiology students when applicable.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, accumulated annually each October and paid in October during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increase based on performance, experience, skills, and cost of living.
Annual market reviews and base-pay adjustments as needed.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for specific educational degrees.
Other qualifying programs may receive up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning courses and seminars and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.