Radiology Tech

St Anthony North Hospital • Westminster, CO

20d • $30 - $50

About The Position

The Radiology Tech provides quality patient care in the medical imaging department by performing diagnostic imaging procedures and producing accurate, complete, timely, high-quality images. The role operates imaging equipment, prepares and positions patients, explains procedures, responds to patient needs, and follows radiation-safety practices, including ALARA. The Radiology Tech observes patients and equipment during procedures, documents conditions, reports unusual occurrences, supports patient flow and scheduling, uses equipment and resources efficiently, and completes exam charges, data entry, and required paperwork. The position also serves as a clinical resource and role model for students, staff technologists, and other hospital personnel, supporting current standards of practice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of all aspects of diagnostic imaging, including surgery and trauma.
• One year of post-certification experience required to evaluate and/or instruct student radiographers.
• Registered Technologist, Radiology credential: R.T. (R) (ARRT).
• Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Kansas LRT, for applicable entities.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Previous Radiologic Technologist experience.
• Bone Density certification within six months of hire, if applicable to the entity.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiology procedures while ensuring safety for everyone and practicing ALARA radiation safety.
• Produce quality images accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Prepare patients, explain procedures, respond to patient needs, and assist with positioning.
• Observe patients and equipment during procedures, report unusual occurrences, and document conditions.
• Facilitate smooth patient flow and scheduling, and optimize the use of equipment and resources.
• Enter charges and required data, and complete necessary hospital and medical imaging paperwork for each exam.
• Act as a clinical resource and role model for students, staff technologists, and other hospital personnel, ensuring current unit practice standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED