Radiologic Technologist I

UCHealth•Fort Collins, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist I performs imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and UCHealth policies, values, and mission. This is an onsite PRN position at UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado, with a flexible shift and 0.00 scheduled hours per two-week pay period. Pay is $28.38–$39.74 per hour, depending on relevant experience. The position is part of a structured career ladder that offers opportunities to advance in skills, responsibilities, and pay. The technologist reviews patient history and physician orders, schedules procedures, prepares patients and equipment, and performs imaging procedures. The role includes educating patients, administering contrast media or medications when ordered and within scope of practice, monitoring patient condition, maintaining safety and quality standards, addressing image-quality issues, and entering and transmitting images. The technologist may work with Radiology students and must be able to use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and act appropriately in a fast-paced environment. UCHealth describes a comprehensive total rewards program, including recognition and performance-based pay programs, health and well-being offerings, time away from work, insurance, retirement and savings plans, and education and career-growth resources. 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 American Red Cross, with card in hand before the start date; the card must be valid through 60 days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

Review patient history and physician orders, and schedule procedures.
Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to support their understanding and cooperation.
Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications when ordered and within scope of practice.
Continuously 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 issues with imaging quality.
Take appropriate action to resolve image-quality issues, including repositioning the patient and repeating the procedure.
Enter and transmit images.
May work with Radiology students.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, which accumulates annually and is paid in October during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increase for performance meeting or exceeding standards.
Annual market reviews of positions 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; health savings account available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
For specific educational degrees, up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid by UCHealth; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.