Radiologic Technologist PRN

adventhealth; Colorado; On-site; USD 33,062 - 63,369; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Denver is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to join as a PRN team member. The role involves performing radiographic imaging procedures, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring patient comfort and privacy in coordination with providers and staff.

You will operate imaging equipment, document findings in EMR/PACS, and collaborate with team to deliver high-quality care. ARRT certification and CPR/BLS are required; previous radiologic technology experience preferred; a high school

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Registered Technologist – Radiography (RT(R) ARRRT) required; CPR (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, providers, team members, and others from diverse backgrounds.
• Move, position, and manipulate radiographic equipment to complete procedures safely.
• Perform direct patient care duties within the technologist’s scope of practice and monitor patient condition.
• Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and ensure equipment safety and routine checks.
• Cross-train into advanced modalities as needed and follow ALARA radiation safety concepts.
• Perform radiographic imaging procedures with correct patient demographics and exam information.
• Maintain accurate documentation in EMR and PACS systems.
• Assist patients during procedures, ensuring comfort, safety and privacy.
• Other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Infection control

Radiographic imaging

English language

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cerner

Radnet

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.

Schedule: PRN

Shift: 24 Hours (United States of America)

Address: 2525 S Downing St, Denver, Colorado 80210

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 Cerner, Radnet, 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 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]

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

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Pay Range: $24.45 - $45.46

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