Radiology Tech

CHI Clinics and Practices; Breckenridge (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health radiology department seeks a Radiology Technologist to provide quality imaging and patient care in a fast-paced setting. You will operate imaging equipment, maintain patient comfort, and uphold safety standards while serving as a resource for students and staff.

Strong technical radiology skills, attention to radiation safety, and excellent communication are essential to succeed in this role and support safe, efficient patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Knowledge of Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery and Trauma.
• 1 year post-certification experience to evaluate/instruct student radiographers.
• ARRT Registered Technologist, Radiology (R) credential.
• Current Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.
• Kansas LRT applicable entities.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic radiology procedures with ALARA safety.
• Produces quality images accurately, completely, and timely.
• Prepares patients, provides procedure information, assists with positioning.
• Observes patient and equipment, reports issues, documents conditions.
• Facilitates patient flow, scheduling, and equipment/resource use.
• Inputs charges and completes imaging paperwork for each exam.

Skills

Radiology procedures

ALARA radiation safety

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

ARRT RT(R) Certification

Basic Life Support (AHA)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Radiology Tech, you will provide quality patient care within the medical imaging department, performing high-quality images and exams with sensitivity to patient needs, and upholding safe radiation practices. Every day you will operate imaging equipment, maintain patient comfort, follow all safety protocols, and act as a clinical resource and role model for students, staff technologists, and other hospital personnel, ensuring current standards of practice for the unit. To be successful in this role, you will possess strong technical skills in radiology, meticulous attention to radiation safety, and excellent patient care and communication abilities.

• Performs diagnostic radiology procedures, ensuring safety for all individuals and practicing ALARA radiation safety.
• Produces quality images accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Prepares patients, provides procedure information, responds to needs, and assists with patient positioning.
• Observes patient and equipment during procedures, reporting unusual occurrences and documenting conditions.
• Facilitates smooth patient flow, scheduling, and optimal use of equipment and resources.
• Correctly inputs charges, required data, and completes necessary hospital/medical imaging paperwork for each exam.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of Diagnostic Imaging to include Surgery and Trauma.
• One (1) year post certification experience required to evaluate and/or instruct student radiographers.
• Registered Technologist, Radiology R.T. (R) (ARRT)
• Current Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
• Kansas LRT (applicable entities)

Preferred

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Previous Radiologic Technologist experience.
• Bone Density certification within six (6) months of hire, if applicable to entity

Where You'll Work

With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.