Radiology Technologist

Orthopedic Centers of Colorado; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous PTO and holidays

Company-paid life insurance and long‑/

Disability insurance

Education stipend for CE

Retirement plan eligibility after 1–12

Job summary

Orthopedic Centers of Colorado is seeking a Radiology Technician to provide radiology services in a fast-paced orthopedic setting. The role requires strong patient care and communication, with independence and a collaborative team approach.

The Radiology Technician will perform x-ray exams, ensure correct ordering, protect patients with ALARA practices, and support imaging workflows within PACS. Local travel and weekday hours are involved.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Radiologic Technology program.
• R.T. (R) registration in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Ability to work with a diverse patient population in orthopedics.
• Experience with EMR systems and PACS.

Responsibilities

• Perform x-ray examinations on patients; confirm exam order; prepare patients; obtain pregnancy information; determine exposure factors on x-ray equipment.
• Operate image processing equipment; review images for accuracy; submit images to providers; complete procedures within established time frames.
• Perform routine radiographic examinations while observing ALARA radiation safety.
• Assist in downtime duties such as updating imaging records in PACS and preparing x-ray CDs upon request.

Skills

Strong patient care

Excellent communication

Independent / self-starter

Excellent teamwork

Education

Completion of Radiologic Technology program

R.T. (R) registration in Diagnostic Radiography

Job description

Radiology Technician Position Overview

Radiologic Technologist will provide radiology services while providing exceptional care to patients in a busy, high-paced orthopedic setting.

Applicants must have strong patient care and communication skills. Must be independent, self-starting, and highly motivated. Excellent teamwork is required.

Radiologic Technologist will provide radiology services while providing exceptional care to patients in a busy, high-paced orthopedic setting.

Applicants must have strong patient care and communication skills. Must be independent, self-starting, and highly motivated. Excellent teamwork is required.

Radiology Technician Essential Functions

• Perform x-ray examinations on patients; confirm the appropriate exam has been ordered; prepare patients for x-ray; obtain risk of pregnancy information from female patients; determine appropriate exposure factors on x-ray equipment.
• Operate processing equipment; review images for accuracy; submit images to providers for review; complete procedures while maintaining quality of work within an established time frame.
• Perform routine radiographic examinations while practicing radiation safety (ALARA) procedures.
• Assist in duties during down time, such as maintaining imaging medical records into PACs system; preparing x-ray CD’s upon patient request.

Pay & Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO package and paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Ability to purchase accident insurance, short and long-term disability insurance.
• Opportunities for internal training and development
• Annual stipend for continuing education in certain positions
• Retirement Plan eligibility for employee contributions after one month of service
• Retirement Plan eligibility for employer contributions after one year of service
• Positions are Monday – Friday work schedules

Radiology Technician Required Qualifications And Skills

• Completion of an approved course of study in Radiologic Technology.
• R.T. (R) registration in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Ability to work with a diversity of patients in orthopedics.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and as a member of a healthcare team.
• Experience working with electronic medical record systems and picture archiving and communications systems (PACS).

Radiology Technician Working Conditions

• Typical business office environment
• Possibility of local travel
• Constant viewing of computer monitor, mousing and typing
• Frequent standing, walking and sitting
• Frequent stooping, lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling 10 pounds or more
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to or over 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hours of business are Monday – Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 8 hour shifts. Must be able to work early, late and long hours, as needed, to meet the essential functions of the job