Radiology Technologist - Vail, Colorado

Vail Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 46,838 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Housing assistance

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Vail Health in Vail, Colorado, is hiring a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiography, ensure image quality and patient safety, and assist surgeons with fluoroscopic procedures. You will operate C-arm and O-arm equipment, review orders, and maintain accurate patient documentation using the HIS/PACS systems.

Required: ARRT certification, BLS, and one year of radiology experience; strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in radiology preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of English language, reading, writing, and speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Performs all radiographic examinations according to Vail Health Protocols.
• Assists Radiologist with fluoroscopic procedures.
• Operates large C-arm and O-arm under surgeon direction.
• Reviews exam orders for consistency with clinical diagnoses and verifies patient information.
• Maintains communication with patients, families, physicians and health care team to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintains department policies, safety, radiation protection, infection control and HIPAA compliance.
• Maintains Vail Health HIS and PACS systems for patient documentation.
• Monitors inventory and keeps exam and dressing rooms stocked and neat.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English language

Patient communication

Education

ARRT exam qualification

Job description

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state‑of‑the‑art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

$15,000 Sign On Bonus, Relocation, and Housing Assistance Available!

This position is located at the Vail Health hospital in Vail, Colorado.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Performs diagnostic examinations, ensures image quality, patient safety, radiation safety, and patient and physician satisfaction.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Performs all radiographic examinations according to Vail Health Protocols.
• Assists Radiologist with all fluoroscopic procedures.
• Operates large C-arm and O-arm under the direction of the surgeon.
• Identifies each patient and reviews exam order for consistency of examination ordered with clinical diagnosis. Reviews consistency of all demographic information including physician’s name and signature, patient’s name, and date.
• Maintains constructive collaborative communication with patients, families, physicians, co-workers, and other members of health care team to contribute to continuity of care.
• Maintains established department policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality assurance, safety, environmental standards, radiation protection standards, infection control standards, and universal precautions.
• Maintains working knowledge and use of the Vail Health HIS and PACS computer systems to ensure quality patient documentation.
• Monitor supply inventory and notify appropriate staff for ordering when stock is low. Keep exam and dressing rooms stocked and neat.
• Role models the principles of a Just Culture.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Experience

• One year of experience in radiology preferred.

License(s)

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Certification(s)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Computer / Typing

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job‑specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Education

• Completion of all educational and clinical requirements to qualify for ARRT examination.

Benefits at Vail Health Include

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
• Educational Programs:
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

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Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay:: $34.05 USD - $47 USD