Radiologic Technologist I

UCHealth•Aurora, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs various imaging procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of UCHealth. This is an onsite, full-time day-shift position at the UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado, with 80 hours per pay period. The position is part of a structured career ladder that offers opportunities to advance skills, responsibilities, and pay as experience and expertise grow. The role may include working with Radiology students and requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, minimal supervision, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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 the position.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date. The card must remain valid through 60 days after hire; renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Review patient history and physician orders, and schedule procedures.
Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to promote understanding and cooperation.
When ordered and within scope of practice, prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications.
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 equipment quality-control procedures.
Troubleshoot, resolve, and/or report equipment malfunctions.
Position patients and perform imaging procedures.
Analyze results and identify image-quality issues.
Take appropriate action to resolve image-quality issues, including repositioning the patient 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, paid in October during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increase based on performance and the established evaluation process.
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, 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; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available when enrolled 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 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 courses and seminars and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.