Interventional Radiologic Tech – FT/PT, Colorado Springs

Capitol Pain Institute; Pikeview (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CPIhealth in Colorado Springs, CO, seeks an experienced Radiologic Technologist to perform interventional X-ray imaging using a C-arm, with a focus on quality control and patient safety. The role supports a growing surgery center and offers either full-time or part-time hours.

Candidates should hold an accredited radiologic technology program credential and current RT certification, with strong organizational and communication skills. BLS certification within six months is required.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical or Associate degree in radiologic technology from an accredited program.
• Previous related experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, judgment, communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities.
• Cooperative and professional behavior toward patients, peers, providers, management and visitors.
• Ability to independently make decisions and solve problems.
• Evidence of leadership qualities.
• The ability to contribute in a team environment and/or independently, to provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Position patient on examining table; set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
• Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians; make exposures necessary for the requested procedures.
• Use beam-restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff.
• Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation; participate in safety and dignity of patient at all times.
• Actively participate in timeouts by confirming patient identification, correct procedure, side/site, etc.
• Complete and maintain appropriate radiation training and competencies; assist in monitoring radiation methods that expose all staff to the least exposure.
• Assist in maintaining radiological equipment and proper badge usage and storage; troubleshoot problems with the C-arm; maintain proper use of x-ray equipment including lead aprons.
• Document fluoroscopy usage and correct storage of images as determined by site; follow principles of aseptic technique in performing duties.
• Effectively communicates with all providers and staff members.
• In addition, have demonstrated competency in and routinely perform duties in at least one of: procedures applying aseptic technique intra-operatively; assisting provider with equipment and room turnover; communicating breaches of aseptic technique.

Skills

C-arm operation

Patient communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Leadership qualities

Analytical skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in radiologic technology

Accredited radiologic technologist program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CPIhealth in Colorado Springs, CO, seeks an experienced Radiologic Technologist to perform interventional X-ray imaging using a C-arm, with a focus on quality control and patient safety. The role supports a growing surgery center and offers either full-time or part-time hours.

Candidates should hold an accredited radiologic technology program credential and current RT certification, with strong organizational and communication skills. BLS certification within six months is required.