Radiology X-Ray Technologist I

Radiography / X Ray Technologist

Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora

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 Duties:

• 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 competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, including full medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, life and disability insurance, tuition and continuing education reimbursement, wellness benefits, and a full suite of voluntary benefits.
• Education benefits for employees, including eligibility for 100% tuition, books, and fees paid for specific educational degrees.
• Loan Repayment: UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and provides assistance navigating the PSLF program for loan forgiveness through Savi.

Community Overview:

Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in big ways through learning, healing, and discovery, and in small, personal ways through human connection. UCHealth invests in its workforce and offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth.

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.