Radiology Tech

CHI CLINICS AND PRACTICES; Keystone (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$400/month Summit County housing stip.

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Summit County, CO seeks a Radiology Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging with a strong focus on patient comfort and radiation safety.

You will operate imaging equipment, ensure high-quality images, assist with patient positioning, and maintain accurate records for each exam. ARRT(R) registration and BLS are required; on-site work is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Certification to practice radiology is required (ARRT).
• On-the-job training with trauma/surgery imaging welcomed.
• Bone densitometry certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiology procedures and ensure ALARA safety.
• Produce high-quality images accurately and timely.
• Prepare patients, inform about procedures, and assist with positioning.
• Monitor patient and equipment, report issues, and document exams.
• Support patient flow, scheduling, and resource use.
• Enter charges and complete imaging paperwork.

Skills

Radiology procedures

ALARA radiation safety

Patient care

Communication with patients

Team collaboration

Patient positioning

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Bone Density certification

Tools

ARRT Radiology Registration (R)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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.

$400/month Summit County housing stipend available for full time residents of Summit, Park, Eagle, Grand, Clear Creek or Lake Counties. Must work at least 80% physically on-site at a CommonSpirit Health- Mountain Region facility in Summit County and full time or part time status (PRN ineligible). More details available upon offer.

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.