Job Description

Radiology Technologist at Intermountain Health summary:

A Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic medical imaging examinations such as x-rays under the supervision of physicians to assist in patient diagnosis and treatment. They ensure patient safety by correctly positioning patients, using lead shielding, managing radiation exposure, and preparing or cleaning equipment and rooms. Responsibilities also include maintaining imaging equipment, processing films, and managing patient records in a healthcare setting.

Job Description:

The Registered Radiology Technologist performs medical imaging examinations under the direction of a physician.

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Posting Specifics:

• Benefits Eligible: Yes -Link to Benefit Details
• Shift Details: Variable / We are accepting applications for Day, Evening and Night Shift
• Hours: Full-Time (40 hours)
• Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends

Who We Are: Lutheran Hospitalis a community-based, acute-care hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. It includes Lutheran Hospice Center and Lutheran Spine Center at Denver West.

Lutheran Hospital began in 1905 as the Evangelical Lutheran Sanitarium, a tent colony for tuberculosis patients. As medical advances diminished the demand for tuberculosis treatment, community leaders decided the center should meet a new need. Community-based Lutheran Hospital, a not-for-profit, general medical facility located on a 100-acre campus, opened its doors in 1961.

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Our new Lutheran Hospital campus at Clear Crossing in Wheat Ridge opened its doors on August 3rd. Construction on the six-story replacement hospital started in 2021 and provides a state-of-the-art care site in the West Denver suburbs.

Scope:

• Produce x-ray images of specified body areas as directed by the physician or radiologist ensuring clear and undistorted films. Position and instruct patients regarding x-ray procedures.
• Perform x-ray procedures using portable machines as requested by the Emergency Department and nursing units.
• Process films for radiologists reading/interpretation following established procedures.
• Prepare or clean patient rooms by changing linens, stocking supplies and wiping off tables and equipment ensuring an efficient and clean working environment.
• Protect patients from undue exposure to radiation by using lead shields and various safety factors.
• Prepare and assist in administering contrast agents by monitoring dosages and determining any potential allergies ensuring compliance with department policies and procedures.
• Maintain patient information as needed by purging or updating patient film jackets and/or filing reports or film files to ensure accurate patient records.
• Maintain imaging and processing equipment by performing scheduled cleanings and tests and documenting results. Contact service personnel and notify supervision of malfunctioning equipment.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent, required.
• Successful completion of an approved radiological training program and the ability to meet the requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), required.
• Current license/certification in the state of practice, required.
• Possess a current Basic Life Support Certification, or obtain certification within one month of employment, required.

Now that you know more about being a Radiology Technologist on our team, we hope you’ll join us. At Intermountain Health, you’ll reaffirm every day how much you love this work, and why you were called to it in the first place.

Physical Requirements:

No Additional Description Available

Location:

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital

Work City:

Wheat Ridge

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$29.14 - $44.94

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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Keywords:

radiology technologist, medical imaging, x-ray technician, radiation safety, patient positioning, diagnostic imaging, film processing, healthcare technician, radiologic technology, hospital radiology

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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