Open Rank Radiology Tech (I-III) - Orthopedics, Inverness

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Tech provides technical skills involving radiology, which may include fluoroscopy, and takes and may develop radiographs of various parts of the body to assist physicians in detecting foreign bodies and diagnosing disease or injury. The technologist works closely with providers and other care teams and plays a key role in diagnosing patients' medical conditions. The role requires positioning patients and skillfully using equipment to capture useful, high-quality diagnostic images. This is an onsite role in Inverness, Colorado, and requires the ability to work in person and travel to alternate locations as assigned. The position is open at Radiology Tech I, II, or III level, with qualifications varying by level. The University of Colorado Community Practice Medicine offers clinics across a range of specialties and provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Radiology Tech I: Current, valid Colorado state licensure or certification related to the assigned work.
Radiology Tech II: Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program, or a diploma, certificate, or associate degree in the chosen discipline; additional appropriate experience may substitute for the degree requirement year for year.
Radiology Tech II: At least one year of experience working as a radiology technologist or in a similar role.
Radiology Tech III: Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program, or a diploma, certificate, or associate degree in the chosen discipline; additional appropriate experience may substitute for the degree requirement year for year.
Radiology Tech III: ARRT certification and at least two years of experience working as a radiology technologist or in a similar role.
Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (R) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); specialty ARRT certification if required for the position; state licensure if required by law.
Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association, or healthcare-provider-level CPR certification from the American Red Cross.
Maintain all required licenses and certifications, as well as continuing education requirements.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship; the employer cannot provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization now or in the future.
Must be able to work in person and travel to alternate locations as assigned.
Strong organizational and personal skills.
Strong knowledge of medical terminology, CPT and ICD-10 procedures, value-based care and risk-based coding procedures in Primary Care, and medication and injection procedures.
Ability to safely administer treatments and medications as directed; use equipment for examination and treatment procedures; accurately take and record vital signs; and accurately reconcile patient medications.
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment and take immediate and appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.
EPIC experience.
Bilingual Spanish-speaking ability.
Experience with EPIC, Kronos, and HealthStream.
Radiology Tech III: At least three years of experience in a related area or specialty.
Radiology Tech III: Orthopedic and/or spine experience.

Responsibilities

Position patients and perform imaging procedures.
Analyze imaging results and identify image-quality issues.
Take appropriate action to resolve image-quality issues, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures.
Enter and transmit images as needed.
Clean exam rooms and other patient-care areas between patients.
Maintain work areas, exam rooms, supplies, equipment, medications, and immunizations.
Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to support their understanding and cooperation.