Radiology Tech
US-CO-Colorado Springs
mountain-commonspirit_external
Req #: 80874
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen-both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado TM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve. CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation's largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way. Responsibilities: As our Radiology Technologist (Rad Tech, RT) at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, you will help capture usable diagnostic images from patients so the Radiologist can accurately diagnose and/or rule out different conditions. In the Radiology Technologist (Rad Tech) role you will: * Provide quality patient care to all patients within the medical imaging department. * Perform high-quality images and exams on patients while maintaining sensitivity to patient needs. * Act as a clinical resource to students, staff technologists and other hospital personnel. * Assure current standards of practice for the unit. * Efficient interpretation of clinical information from clinical team meeting radiology needs of patients * Thorough and accurate imaging technique for patient positioning respective to the order Every day Rad Techs could perform any variety of imaging examinations such as x-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, to name a few. RT's will also need to enjoy working directly with people as you play a huge role in the patient experience. To be successful in this role, you'll need to fully understand the importance of diagnostic imaging as a Rad Tech. This includes knowledge of the general imaging workflow, various patient positioning techniques, and capturing precise results for timely and accurate diagnosis. Qualifications: In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified RT candidates will need the following: * Knowledgeable in all aspects of Diagnostic Imaging including Surgery and Trauma as required * One year post certification experience required to evaluate and/or instruct student radiographers * HS diploma or GED required * Registered Technologist, Radiology-R.T. (R) (ARRT) required * Current Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association required Physical Requirements-Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly MTNImaging
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