University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine | Dean's Office, Community Practice Division

Official Title: Diagnostic Procedure Technologist II

Working Title: Radiology Technologist - Inverness, Orthopedics

Position #00799413 - Requisition #26765

• Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus

Exemptions vary by campus location/department.

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

• Anschutz Campus - Accommodations may be granted for medical or religious reasons.
• Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.
• Consolidated/Central Services Administration - Accommodations may be granted for medical or religious reasons.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The Dean's Office, Community Practice Division has an opening for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Radiology Technologist position.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

Position Summary:

Provides technical skills involving radiology (may include fluoroscopy); Takes and may develop radiographs of various parts of the body to assist physician in the detection of foreign bodies and diagnosis of disease or injury. The Radiologic technologist will work closely with providers and other care teams and play a key role in diagnosing patients' medical conditions. They must be able to position patients and use equipment skillfully to capture useful, high-quality diagnostic images.

Position Responsibilities:

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment, and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and attend to all age-related physical, spiritual, and psychosocial needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Assists team in preparing the procedural environment, orients and assesses the patient, and reviewing patient's medical record and surgeon's notes to ensure all prerequisites and preferences are met. (If applicable): When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in patient 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.
• Ensures safety checklists and procedures are implemented and documented at all times.
• Assists team in managing patient during procedures, including monitoring and communicating patient condition, documenting interventions and activities, monitoring the sterile field and controlling traffic into, out of and around the room.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• (If applicable): Performs scrub functions as needed, including the preparation, selection, and handling of instruments and supplies used during the surgical procedure and performs equipment counts with colleagues.
• 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 as needed.
• 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 takes immediate and appropriate action.
• Documents work processes as required.
• Cleans exam rooms and other patient care areas between each patient.
• Maintains work areas, exam rooms, supplies, equipment, medications, immunizations.
• Performs clerical duties and tasks to improve provider productivity and clinic workflow as assigned, such as completing patient visit records, maintaining departmental logs, answering telephones and taking messages, checking in patients, and scheduling patient appointments.

Additional Responsibilities

• Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations according to protocols.
• Adheres to employer work practices, policies and procedures, including office and state protocols
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for all Medical Assistant and clinical area practices. Includes reception, registration and front-end practices while providing cross-coverage.
• Demonstrates excellence in customer service and satisfaction levels for internal and external customers; this includes regular review of patient survey information, responding to patient or provider concerns, and efficient resolution of RL events.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with leadership, physicians, and colleagues, addresses concerns in a forthright manner.
• Focuses self and others on achieving quality and financial outcomes in a responsive timely manner.
• Provides vision and planning to meet goals; welcomes innovation and new approaches to reach new heights in quality and service.
• Performs core responsibilities of position efficiently and effectively within parameters of organization policies, procedures and external governmental agencies.
• Complies with applicable University of Colorado School of Medicine, Community Practice mandatory education and training.

Personal Relationships:

• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and colleagues.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of adaptability and excel with interpersonal skills.

Internal Contacts:

• Within Department
• Cross-departmental
• Physicians
• APPs
• Students
• Management
• Faculty
• Risk Management
• Safety & Infection Control
• Marketing
• Business Office

External Contacts:

• Patients
• Families
• Vendors
• Insurance Companies
• Regulatory Agencies
• Media
• Miscellaneous business partners, utilities, etc.
• Visitors
• Other healthcare agencies

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequency:

• N= Not at all
• R= Rarely: Less than once an hour
• O= Occasional: 1-4 times/hour or up to 1/3 of the shift
• F= Frequent: 5-12 times/hour or up to 2/3 of the shift
• C= Constant: More than 2/3 of the shift

Activity

Frequency

Activity

Frequency

Stand

C

Push or pull with hands/arms

F

Walk

C

Lift hands above head

O

Walk on uneven &/or slippery surfaces

O

Climb or balance

R

Sit

F

Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend

O

Use of hands

C

Climb stairs

N

Forceful grip w/ hands

O

Talk

C

Reach w/ arms

O

Hear

C

Lifting up to 10 lbs

C

Work in outdoor weather conditions

R

Lifting up to 25 lbs

F

Awkward postures

F

Lifting up to 50 lbs

F

Close vision (20" or less)

C

Communicate

C

Distance vision (20' )

F

Interpersonal skills

C

Peripheral vision

C

Ability to adjust focus

C

Depth perception

C

Work in a loud environment

O

Note: This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• 1 years' experience in related field.
• 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.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be responsible for travel expenses related to the interview process and any relocation expenses, if applicable.

Conditions of Employment:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross healthcare provider level CPR certification.
• Maintains all required licensure and certifications for position.
• Maintains all continuing education requirements.
• Must be able to work in-person.
• Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree.
• 2 years' experience in related area/specialty.
• EPIC experience.
• Bilingual, Spanish-speaking.
• Kronos, HealthStream.
• MS Office: Outlook, Power Point, Word.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to interpret, communicate, and document with proper medical terminology.
• Strong knowledge or CPT & ICD-10 procedures.
• Strong knowledge of value-based care and risk-based coding procedures in Primary Care.
• Strong knowledge of medication and injection procedures.
• Ability to recognize/interpret the physical exam process and record exam details.
• Ability to safely administer a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
• Ability to use various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures.
• Ability to accurately take and record vital signs.
• Ability to accurately reconcile patient medications.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to work within large, complex healthcare systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate in person, by phone or in writing.
• Ability to attest to computer proficiency and learn new computer applications.
• Ability to keyboard/type, write legibly, and accurately record information.
• Ability to perform basic filing, office procedures and word processing.
• Strong organizational and personal skills.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor.
• Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people in stressful situations.
• Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to adhere to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance.

Salary and Benefits:

The starting rate (or hiring rate) for this position begins at $52,908 per year. This position is also eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus (terms apply).

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Diversity and Equity:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.