Radiographer Limited Scope

Company: UCHealth
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: January 13, 2022

Job Description:

Summary:
Performs limited diagnostic medical radiographic procedures.

Work Schedule: PRN Flex

Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of a radiologist, performs diagnostic medical radiographic procedures limited to x-ray examinations of the skull, chest, hip/pelvis, spine/sacrum, upper extremities, and lower extremities. Follows exam protocols on neonatal (excluding NICU patients), pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.

Maintains department facilities; checks equipment and supplies on a daily basis. Communicates effectively with radiologist and other physicians when given direction.

Processes images, evaluates images for technical quality and accurate patient identification. Places appropriate markers on all images. Checks quality of images and sends images or exam to proper PACS viewing station.

Verifies patient identification and physician orders. Documents clinical history prior to examination. Transports patients and informs nursing units of patient's departure and arrival.

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 take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• Credentials:
  Essential:
  
  • Basic Life Support
  • Registered Radiologic Technologist
  • ARRT Limited Scope
  • Other information:
    Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED. Must be a second year student in the Memorial Hospital School of Radiologic Technology.
    Required Licensure/Certification: State of Colorado Certificate as a Limited Scope X-Ray Operator. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. ARRT 6 months after graduation
    Minimum Experience: Completion of first year in the Memorial Hospital School of Radiologic Technology.
  • IF APPLICABLE: BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. All life support certification cards must be issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.)
    The pay range for this position is: $15.30 - $20.86 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
    
    An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance.
    
    UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical, dental and vision coverage; retirement plans; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; and a full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance. Our employees and their family members have full access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes up to 5 free counseling visits and work/life solutions, such as one free legal consultation. In addition, other emotional counseling support is available depending upon their need.
    
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