What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Tech position at employee-vmmc?
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Radiology Tech, you will provide quality patient care within the medical imaging department, performing high-quality images and exams with sensitivity to patient needs, and upholding safe radiation practices. Every day you will operate imaging equipment, maintain patient comfort, follow all safety protocols, and act as a clinical resource and role model for students, staff technologists, and other hospital personnel, ensuring current standards of practice for the unit. To be successful in this role, you will possess strong technical skills in radiology, meticulous attention to radiation safety, and excellent patient care and communication abilities.
- Performs diagnostic radiology procedures, ensuring safety for all individuals and practicing ALARA radiation safety.
- Produces quality images accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
- Prepares patients, provides procedure information, responds to needs, and assists with patient positioning.
- Observes patient and equipment during procedures, reporting unusual occurrences and documenting conditions.
- Facilitates smooth patient flow, scheduling, and optimal use of equipment and resources.
- Correctly inputs charges, required data, and completes necessary hospital/medical imaging paperwork for each exam.
We are offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus in addition up to $8,000 relocation assistance to new hires that meet the eligibility requirements
Job Requirements
Required
- High School Diploma/G.E.D.
- Knowledgeable in all aspects of Diagnostic Imaging to include Surgery and Trauma.
- One (1) year post certification experience required to evaluate and/or instruct student radiographers.
- Registered Technologist, Radiology R.T. (R) (ARRT)
- Current Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
- Kansas LRT (applicable entities)
Preferred
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Previous Radiologic Technologist experience.
- Bone Density certification within six (6) months of hire, if applicable to entity
Where You’ll Work
Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients. In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards, certifications, and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commission's National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others. At St. Anthony Hospital. We combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation. If you're looking to be part of a fast-paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, breast imaging, cancer/oncology care, surgery and more, we invite you to apply.