Mammographer assistant/ student tech

1106 Portercare Adventist Health System; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 77,796,000 - 144,703,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO from day one

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Career development

Well-being resources

Mental health support

Pet benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth Parker is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic imaging procedures with emphasis on patient comfort and safety. You will move, position, and operate imaging equipment, ensuring high-quality images while adhering to ALARA principles and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include patient prep, assisting during procedures, maintaining EMR/PACS documentation, and cross-training into advanced modalities as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Diagnostic Imaging, including Surgery and Trauma.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Proficient with radiology software such as EPIC and PACS.
• Must maintain licenses and continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Moves, positions, and manipulates radiographic equipment to complete procedures safely.
• Performs radiographic imaging procedures meeting department standards.
• Maintains EMR and PACS documentation accurately.
• Cross-trains into advanced modalities as needed.

Skills

Diagnostic Imaging

Patient communication

Radiology equipment

ALARA safety

Education

High School Grad

Associate

Bachelor's

Tools

EPIC

PACS

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks
• 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 9395 CROWN CREST BLVD City: PARKER State: Colorado Postal Code: 80138

Job Description: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, providers, team members, and others of diverse backgrounds. Moves, positions, and manipulates radiographic equipment to complete requested procedures safely. Performs direct patient care duties within the technologist’s scope of practice, including monitoring patient condition, transporting patient, and using proper infection control techniques. Ensures exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for use, and that all equipment undergoes routine cleaning and safety checks. Notifies appropriate personnel when inventory is low. Cross-trains into advanced modalities as needed. Ability to follow basic radiation safety concepts of time, distance and shielding to keep exposure levels ALARA for patient and staff. Performs radiographic imaging procedures, ensuring high-quality images that meet department standards. Positions patients and equipment, selecting technical factors to produce radiographic images safely and in a timely manner. Performs imaging with correct patient demographic and examination information. Maintains accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) and PACS systems. Assists patients during procedures, ensuring their comfort, safety, and privacy, in compliance with regulatory guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledgeable in all aspects of Diagnostic Imaging to include Surgery and Trauma [Required]
• Previous Radiologic Technologist experience [Preferred]
• One year post certification experience required to evaluate and/or instruct student radiographers [Required]
• Ability to analyze and assess data, techniques, methodology, equipment operation, and quality control to ensure that information is obtained and presented accurately [Required]
• Up-to-date knowledge of patient positioning and equipment operations, including x-ray producing equipment, if applicable per facility [Required]
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals [Required]
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry [Required]
• Able to fully use all Radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment [Required]
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English [Required]
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]
• Must be able to use computer system for data entry and retrieval [Required]
• Patient care skills to care for Infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations [Required]
• Must be able to independently perform radiographic procedures to departmental standards [Required]
• Demonstrates ability to follow written and verbal instructions effectively [Required]
• Ability to learn and use radiology software packages such as EPIC, PACS, etc. [Required]
• Maintain responsibility for all required registries and licenses to perform Diagnostic Imaging [Required]
• Responsible to maintain all required continuing and annual education [Required]
• Knowledge of Diagnostic Radiological Procedures/Positions [Required]
• Ability to determine appropriate technical factors [Required]
• Ability to learn and master new tasks related to Image Quality and Radiation Safety [Required]
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with people of various diverse backgrounds [Required]
• Adult/and child/infant CPR [Required]
• Ability to perform radiographic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail [Required]
• Knowledge of communication styles and constant deployment of proper engagement behaviors when encountering patients, staff, and physicians [Required]
• This position requires knowledge of the use of computerized and radiographic equipment to perform diagnostic procedures in a manner consistent with minimal radiation exposure and maximum image quality [Required]
• The ability to communicate and receive instructions, verbally and written and carry them out as directed [Required]
• Must be able to operate radiographic equipment and work with electrical and radiant energy [Required]
• Comprehensive knowledge of general radiographic procedures [Required]
• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast pace, high patient volume environment [Required]
• Strong critical thinking skills [Required]
• Must have the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care that addressed the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-appropriate needs to the patient population served within the department [Required]
• Adult/and child/infant CPR [Required]

Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Associate [Preferred]
• Bachelor's [Preferred]

Work Experience:

• 1+ year experience preferably in radiology or a new graduate of accredited radiologic technology program [Required]

Additional Information:

Additional Licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Technologist – Radiography RT(R)(ARRT)) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Pay Range: $27.15 - $50.50

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ.

As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit.

Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together.

Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care.

This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.