X-Ray Technologist
Company: UCHealth
Location: Littleton
Posted on: June 18, 2022
Job Description:
Looking for extra cash? This position is eligible for a sign on
bonus up to $15k (certain criteria apply)!!! Come live
extraordinarily, and make a difference with us at UCHealth!
Summary: Performs various imaging procedures in accordance with
applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies,
values, and mission of the organization. Work Schedule: Full Time
Weekend Responsibilities:
- Reviews patient history, physician's orders and does
scheduling. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and
exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
- When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or
medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition
continually and reports/responds to changes in status as
appropriate.
- Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure
factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and
performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as
necessary.
- Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes
results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including
re-positioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters and
transmits images. May work with Radiology students.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills,
decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal
supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and
take appropriate action. Requirements:
- Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited
Radiologic Technologist program.
- Required Licensure/Certification: Registered as a Radiologic
Technologist (R) by the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists (ARRT) (R). Specialty ARRT certification(s) if
required for position. State licensure if required by law. Basic
Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
- Minimum Experience: None Required.
- BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red
Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before
start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of
hire. All life support certification cards must be issued by either
the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for
the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional
Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be
through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.) The pay
range for this position is: $25.80 - $38.70 / hour. Pay is
dependent on applicant's relevant experience. An annual bonus may
be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and
individual performance. UCHealth offers their employees a
competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the
many benefits included in this package are full medical, dental and
vision coverage; retirement plans; paid time off; employer-paid
life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage
options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; and a full
suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and
pet insurance. Our employees and their family members have full
access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes up to 5
free counseling visits and work/life solutions, such as one free
legal consultation. In addition, other emotional counseling support
is available depending upon their need. At UCHealth, we do things
differently. We believe in something different: a focus on the
individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to
improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As
Colorado's largest and most innovative health care system, we as a
team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible
experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true
human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary
lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion.
Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent,
integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for
individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is
ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is
easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can
find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth,
we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a
meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here. Be
Extraordinary. Join Us Today! UCHealth recognizes and appreciates
the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment
and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative
action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making
all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant
shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or
privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against
because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender,
national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic
information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate
against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined
under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable
accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the
organization.
Associated topics: arrt, cath lab, cath laboratory,
catheterization, diagnostic, mri, ndt, rad, radiographer,
tomography
Keywords: UCHealth, Littleton , X-Ray Technologist, Other , Littleton, Colorado
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