Radiology X-Ray Technologist I

Radiography / X Ray Technologist

Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, Aurora, Colorado

Job Description:

• Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care
• Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes
• Models proficiency through precepting those new to UCHealth
• Welcomes new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment
• Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care

Radiography / X Ray Technologist Responsibilities:

• Reviews patient history, initiates Radiographic images based on physician order, and prioritizes procedural patient education to ensure mutual understanding and cooperation
• Safely administers contrast media or associated imaging medications while monitoring patient condition
• Responds and reports changes in patient condition as appropriate
• Implements techniques to yield clarity in image, quality control, and equipment functionality based on established best practices in Radiology (ARRT)

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program
• 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.
• BLS - 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.

Professional Development:

• UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years' employment.

Benefits:

• Full medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans to include 403(b) matching
• Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
• Loan Repayment: UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.