Radiology Tech
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Job ID 85854
Location Colorado Springs
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
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Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is a top-ranked hospital located in a top-ranked city.
With a regional team of more than 1,000 team members, Children's Colorado has been present in southern Colorado since 2001 and now has team members at five locations providing outpatient specialty care, emergency care, inpatient care and therapy care. Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is the first pediatric-only hospital in the region and includes the region's only emergency department and operating rooms built just for kids and served by pediatric experts who have dedicated their lives to treating kids - and only kids - and who are directly linked to one of the country's leading pediatric academic medical centers.
Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat.
That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through our doors.
A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child.
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Job Overview
Performs high quality pediatric diagnostic imaging procedures. Provides conscientious patient care while adhering to all quality and safety standards defined by the organization. Performs administrative duties including but not limited to scheduling appointments, patient instructions, and maintenance of records. This position is responsible for communicating regularly with patients, families, and all hospital and community caregivers while following department expectations for interactions with patients and families. This position is required to be on call depending on the position's location.
Additional Information
Department: Briargate Radiology
Hours per week: 40, eligible for benefits
Shift: Monday-Friday, 8a-415p ; Call and Holidays required.
*Pay range is $26.60/hr to $36.34. Candidates will be offered within this range based on their years of experience.
This position is eligible for relocation assistance, if relocating from 100 miles or greater
Qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited Radiology program
CERTIFICATION(S): American Registry of Radiologic Technologists: Registered Radiologic Technologist ARRT(R)
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE
Neonate-
Infancy- > 30 days to 1 yr
Toddlers- > 1 yr to 3 yrs
Pre-schoolers- > 3 yrs to 5 yrs
School age-> 5yrs to 13 yrs
Adolescent- >13 yrs to 18 yrs
Adult- >18 yrs to 65 yrs
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Produces high quality radiographic images, both fixed and portable, while accurately demonstrating anatomy and pathology.
Facilitates patient flow daily; to include management of STAT/urgent and high priority patients.
Provides age-appropriate care and appropriately prepares patients for procedures.
Provides clear and detailed information regarding the procedure and care to patients, families, coworkers, and others.
Operates all Diagnostic imaging equipment; to include ancillary equipment following safety procedures and protocols.
Utilizes principles of ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) and ensures proper radiation safety practices.
Maintains required competency in dose reduction techniques and the Image Gently Campaign.
Demonstrates and maintains competency and ability to use all aspects of Radiology Information System (RIS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) as it pertains to modality specific functions and use.
In the event of an emergency will act as first responder and provide Basic Life Support (BLS) until help arrives.
Verifies patient allergies and clinical indications prior to contrast administration. Safely administers contrast using the five rights. Ensures contrast is appropriately ordered and documented in patients' medical record.
Assists Provider with procedures as necessary (Maintaining technologist Scope of Practice). Follows established procedural guidelines; documents appropriate information as required; practices aseptic/sterile technique and standard precautions when necessary.
Follows department policies, procedures and protocols. Raises or addresses concerns regarding non-compliance or patient/staff safety.
Follows established quality assurance/control (QA/QC) and safety programs to include The Joint Commission, American College of Radiology (ACR), and the State of Colorado.
Promptly reports equipment malfunctions or errors and contacts respective service engineer or Biomed for repair.
Communicates clearly and effectively in both verbal and written forms, following established department guidelines for customer service.
Maintains flexibility around shift scheduling, location, call requirements, over-time and weekend assignments to align with organizational need.
Other Information
SCOPE AND LEVEL
Guidelines: Trains in the field and assists higher level personnel to acquire learning through practical experience.
Complexity: Performs routine and/or basic tasks common to the field. Procedures, methods, and techniques to be used are well established with options to be considered well defined. Tools, work aids, and materials to be used are specified.
Decision Making: Duties assigned are primarily routine, repetitive, and restricted in intricacy with little or no discretion in how they are carried out.
Communications: Contacts with team members, clients or the public where factual information relative to the organization or its functions are received, relayed, or a service rendered according to established procedures or instructions.
Supervision Received: Under close supervision, the employee receives training to develop skills and abilities in a specific line of work or general occupational area. Work product is subject to close, continuous inspection.
Physical Requirements
Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job
Audio Visual: Color discrimination: good
Audio Visual: Far Vision : good
Audio Visual : Near Vision : good
Audio Visual : Hearing: good
General Activity: Sit : 1-2 hours per day
General Activity: Stand/Wall; 6-8 hours per day
Motion: Bend: 1/3 or more of time
Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Pull: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Push: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time
Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands - Precise Motor function (fine manipulation)
Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 10 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time
Work Environment
Exposure: exposure to radiation: Frequent
Exposure: exposure to blood/body fluids: Frequent
Exposure: exposure to infectious disease: Frequent
Exposure: Exposure to skin irritants: Occasional
Exposure: exposure to chemicals: Occasional
Mental and Emotional Requirements: Independent discretion/decision making
Mental and Emotional Requirements: Makes decisions under pressure
Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manages stress appropriately
Mental and Emotions Requirements: Works with other effectively
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.
Salary Information
Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $51,410.74 to $77,116.10
Hourly Salary Range: $24.72 to $37.08
Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.
As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.
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