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Job Summary

Under close supervision, the radiologist, performs general radiographic/fluoroscopic examinations at a technical level requiring indirect supervision by a technologist. Performs a variety of technical imaging procedures that entail application of ionizing radiation.

Essential Functions:

• Performs high quality general radiographic/fluoroscopic imaging studies by selecting specific software parameters that will produce a quality image for use by radiologists in their determination of a diagnosis. Lack of negative complaints from radiologists about inadequately performed general radiographic examinations indicates the standard has been exceeded. More than 1 complaint per month about image quality indicates failure to meet the standard. (50%)
• Operates, on a day-to-day basis, PACS applications to include: achieving activities; image auto-routing; and pre-fetching tasks; image quality assurance and other related activities. Lack of incidents and/or complaints about PACS workflow indicates exceeds standard performance. More than 3 complaints per year about image management indicate failure to meet standard. (0%)
• In order to provide the necessary information for radiologists to interpret images, the technologist scans all relevant clinical information into the PACS, assigns prioritization box for the radiologists' work list, and then transmits current (and comparison images, when applicable) to the PACS. These activities must be completed immediately following examination completion, not to exceed 1 hour. (10%)
• Ensures patient safety, comfort, and personal dignity by following appropriate patient care guidelines to include use of 2 patient identifiers. Transports patients to and from the Department of Radiology, as needed, to prevent patient flow delays. Lack of complaints indicates exceeds standard performance. More than 3 complaints per year indicate failure to meet standard (10%)
• Prepares and assists in administering contrast agents and determines an potential allergies to ensure compliance with departmental practices. This standard cannot be exceeded. (5%)
• Uses Radiology Information System (RIS) system to input patient examination data and to place patient orders, when appropriate. Less than 2 incidents of incomplete work per month indicates exceeds standard. More than 4 incidents per month indicate failure to meet standard. (5%)
• Documents, as appropriate, all pertinent information on clinical questionnaires (e.g., interim cae form, pregnancy questionnaire). This standard cannot be exceeded. (5%)
• Maintains imaging and processing equipment by performing scheduled cleanings and tests; results of all cleaning and tests are documented, as appropriate. Contacts service personnel and notifies supervisory staff of equipment malfunctions. (5%)
• Maintains a clean and orderly working environment through wiping down examination tables, changing linens, stocking supplies, and washing/disinfecting general radiographic equipment. The standard cannot be exceeded. (5%)
• Attends and participates in departmental huddles, general intradepartmental meetings, and Radiology's in services. Attendance at more than 90% of scheduled staff meetings indicates exceeds standard performance. Attendance at less than 50% of the meetings indicates failure to meet standard. (5%)

Education:

• Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Currently enrolled in a college program specializing in Radiologic Technology and has completed the first year in the program. Required

Work Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a college program specializing in Radiologic Technology and has completed the first year in the program. 

Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - American Heart Association Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge in how to operate general radiographic/fluoroscopic equipment and related technology.
• Demonstrated competency in the performance of general radiographic/fluoroscopy imaging studies.
• Knowledge of how to address age-specific needs of patients.
• Effective interpersonal skill sets that lead to productive communications and collaborations.
• Competency in interpreting physician order requests for general radiographic/fluoroscopic imaging studies.
• Ability to exercise prudent judgment in selecting and configuring equipment settings to compensate for patient physiologic variances.
• Ability to consistently procedure quality images of various anatomical structures.

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Benefits

• Competitive pay

• Outstanding benefits

• Education opportunities

• Shared leadership and advancement opportunity

• State-of-the-art facilities

• Immediate retirement plan matching

• Professional clinical advancement program

• Participation in evidence-based projects

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

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• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

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As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

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Take your career to the next level at Denver Health, where we offer a robust benefits package and endless opportunities for growth. Denver Health is a nationally-ranked, locally-trusted, premier healthcare institution located in the heart of Denver, Colorado.Twenty-five percent of all Denver residents, or approximately 150,000 individuals, receive their health care here. We are known as an integrated health care system that encompasses multidisciplinary academic specialties, a community health system, a level I adult trauma center, pediatric emergency and urgent care center home to Denver Public Health and many of the nation's leaders in medicine.Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Denver Health we pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity. Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle of Denver Health. As an equal opportunity employer, Denver Health is committed to recruit, hire, promote and administer all human resource actions in a non-discriminatory manner. Denver Health is committed to providing equal opportunities in all business practices and to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetic information, religion, sex, pregnancy, disab...ility, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or veteran status (collectively “protected status”). Denver Health strives to maintain a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination and will not tolerate any such conduct by employees or directed at employees within the scope of their employment. Read the full Human Resources Employee Principles and Practices policy.

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