Radiology Technologist (Full-Time)

Radiology Technologist (2nd & 3rd Shift)(Full-Time) - Radiology Department

We are pleased that you are exploring employment opportunities with Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC). AVRMC is located in La Junta, Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mountains. We provide a range of services and serve the Southeastern Region. We are looking for compassionate, ambitious, and talented professionals to join our team. We hope that you will join our mission to provide extraordinary care. Applicants may apply online through our website: www.avrmc.org. All applications may also be emailed to hr@avrmc.org. Thank you for your interest in AVRMC!

Job Summary:

Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients.

Responsible for safe handling of equipment and films.

Instructs and prepares patients for general x ray and/or fluoroscopic examinations.

Selects appropriate equipment to use for procedure.

Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shields patients accordingly.

Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure-makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Makes special radiographic examinations requiring special equipment and procedures such as intravenous pyelograms, intravenous cholangiograms, bronchograms, mammograms, hysterosalpingograms, tomograms, cholangiography, arthrograms, and surgery procedures.

Programs portable or stationary x-ray machines and makes radiograms for a variety of examinations.

Processes radiographic images.

Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.

Assists in maintaining basic records and reports.

Assists in maintaining files.

Assists in training of students and ancillary personnel.

Takes call according to monthly schedule after regular department hours.

Interacts professionally with patient/family.

Completes all work before clocking out and leaving. This includes checking Nurse’s station.

Is acquainted with local fire and safety regulations.

Has knowledge of hospital policies and the functions of the other departments.

Compiles and maintains quality assurance information for mammography, in accordance with ACR, State of Colorado Department of Health Standards, the FDA and the Department of Health and Human Services.

Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient.

Skill/Education Requirements:

High school graduate

Graduate from a school of Radiologic Technology; either college-affiliated or hospital trained.

Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT(R).

Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT(R) with CT preferred

Current BLS certification

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

Willing to cross train a technologist into CT

Must be willing to train on the job if one does not have ARRT (CT) certification

Available for "on call" duties

Full-Time Position (Evenings & Weekends)

We offer competitive compensation and benefits package in a progressive environment.

BENEFITS

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life Insurance and short-term disability benefits

Loan Repayment: AVRMC is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Family & Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI): AVRMC participates in the Colorado FAMLI program, which provides up to 12-16 weeks of paid leave for qualifying life events.

Identity Theft benefits

Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Gym membership discount

Employee Assistant Program through Cigna, New York Life and Principal

401K retirement plan options (immediately available), Employer-matching after 1 year of service.

Rewards and Recognitions

Employee wellness programs

Annual salary increase opportunity

Cafeteria meal discount

Generous paid time off

Shift differentials