X-Ray Technician

Tepeyac Community Health Center•Denver, CO

8d•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic radiographic examinations while ensuring patient safety, comfort, dignity, and privacy. The role operates Tepeyac’s stationary general-purpose digital radiography system, produces diagnostic-quality images, documents services in the electronic medical record, and coordinates imaging information with providers and outside partners. When imaging responsibilities allow, the technician is cross-trained to support clinical and administrative duties as an essential member of Tepeyac’s patient-centered care team. The position is scheduled for two days per week or 16 hours per week, with some scheduling flexibility. The hourly pay range is $26.50–$30.00, depending on experience. Tepeyac offers full-time employees a compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, a 401(k), disability insurance paid by Tepeyac, 12 paid holidays in 2026, approximately four weeks of paid time off annually, and more than one week of sick leave annually. Benefits are prorated based on FTE; paid sick time is offered for this position. Employees must provide valid proof of required vaccinations before starting employment, subject to applicable law. Employees must be Colorado residents at the time of hire and throughout employment.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher from an accredited radiologic technology program.
Current ARRT(R) certification and registration in Radiography.
Current Basic Life Support certification for healthcare professionals, or ability to obtain it before the employment start date.
Knowledge of radiographic positioning, anatomy, exposure techniques, image evaluation, radiation protection, and infection prevention.
Ability to produce consistent diagnostic-quality images while minimizing unnecessary radiation exposure.
Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately match patients, orders, images, and reports.
Ability to recognize limitations and request assistance when a patient need or examination falls outside training or scope of practice.
Flexibility and adaptability to assist with clinical and administrative responsibilities as needed.
Ability to flourish in a team-oriented care model and collaborate effectively with providers, clinical staff, and outside partners.
Excellent communication, customer service, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
Organizational skills and ability to multitask, prioritize work, and remain focused in a busy clinic setting.
Ability to perform assigned responsibilities independently and flexibly.
Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Teams, and Excel.
Ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, and socioeconomic backgrounds in a multicultural environment.
Initiative and commitment to advocating for and providing healthcare to underserved communities.
Colorado residency at the time of hire and throughout employment.
Valid proof of required vaccinations before starting employment, subject to applicable law.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience performing diagnostic radiographic examinations in an outpatient, ambulatory, urgent care, or community health setting; qualified new graduates who meet certification requirements may also be considered.
Experience with digital radiography, PACS, TigerView, and electronic medical records.
Experience providing care to pediatric, adult, geriatric, mobility-limited, and medically complex patients.
Bilingual and/or proficient in Spanish.
Experience using eClinicalWorks or another electronic medical record system.

Responsibilities

Review and verify imaging orders, patient identity, clinical indications, and screening information before examinations.
Explain procedures, answer questions, reduce anxiety, and encourage patient cooperation using culturally responsive and trauma-informed communication.
Confirm pregnancy status when clinically appropriate and follow pregnancy-screening and radiation-safety procedures.
Position patients and equipment correctly and select appropriate exposure factors for the examination and patient.
Perform routine diagnostic radiographic examinations within authorized scope of practice.
Review images for positioning, anatomical coverage, exposure, artifacts, and diagnostic quality before releasing the patient.
Repeat images only when technically or clinically necessary and document repeat-image information.
Adapt positioning and techniques for pediatric, geriatric, pregnant, mobility-limited, and medically complex patients.
Follow ALARA principles and applicable radiation-safety requirements, using appropriate collimation, exposure techniques, distance, shielding, and radiation-monitoring devices.
Document examinations, screening information, and patient care in eClinicalWorks and applicable imaging systems.
Verify images and reports are matched to the correct patient and order and successfully transmitted for interpretation.
Coordinate with providers and outside radiology partners to resolve order, image-transfer, report-delay, and other imaging concerns.
Monitor outstanding imaging reports and communicate delays or unresolved matters to the appropriate provider or supervisor.
Recognize urgent or unexpected patient conditions and promptly notify the appropriate provider or clinical team member.
Protect patient confidentiality and health information in accordance with HIPAA and Tepeyac policy.
Operate Tepeyac’s AmRad stationary general-purpose X-ray system and associated digital radiography equipment, including the Summit CareView detector and TigerView imaging software.
Perform equipment start-up checks, quality-control activities, repeat-image analysis, and preventive-maintenance documentation.
Protect the digital detector and follow manufacturer restrictions, including the prohibition against unsupported weight-bearing on the detector panel.
Identify equipment malfunctions, remove unsafe equipment from service when appropriate, and coordinate service or repairs with the Practice Manager and approved vendor.
Maintain radiation-safety, equipment, service, inspection, quality-control, exposure, and compliance records.
Participate in inspections, physicist evaluations, radiation-safety reviews, corrective actions, and staff education as requested.
Follow infection-prevention procedures, including hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and cleaning and disinfection of equipment and patient-contact surfaces.
Keep the X-ray room clean, safe, organized, and patient-ready.
Monitor imaging supplies and inventory and communicate ordering needs before supplies are depleted.
Follow approved downtime procedures when the electronic medical record, imaging equipment, software, PACS, or EMR interface is unavailable.
Support patient flow by rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, preparing rooms, escorting patients, and communicating delays when imaging responsibilities allow.
Assist with patient scheduling, imaging-related calls and messages, preparation instructions, referrals, and outside-record requests.
Help coordinate appointments, authorizations, orders, results, and services performed at outside facilities.
Support pre-visit planning and review daily schedules for orders, records, accommodations, or other needs affecting visits.
Maintain accurate patient demographic, insurance, and clinical information in eClinicalWorks.
Restock assigned clinical and imaging areas and communicate supply or equipment needs.
Provide oral interpretation for patients when qualified and requested, consistent with Tepeyac policy.
Assist other clinical areas during staffing shortages or high-volume periods without compromising imaging coverage or working outside training, competency, or authorized scope of practice.
Attend required internal meetings, huddles, trainings, competencies, and organizational events.
Maintain professional certification, continuing education, and Basic Life Support certification.
Maintain flexibility in work hours based on clinic and patient-care needs.
Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with qualifications, demonstrated competency, and authorized scope of practice.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending account
401(k)
Disability insurance paid for by Tepeyac
12 paid holidays in 2026
Approximately four weeks of paid time off each year for full-time employees, prorated based on FTE
More than one week of sick leave annually for full-time employees, prorated based on FTE
Paid sick time for this position