Lead Radiology Technologist

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Location Aurora, Colorado
Full/Part Time Full-Time
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Job Overview

Performs high quality pediatric diagnostic radiographic procedures.
They will provide conscientious patient care while adhering to all quality and safety standards as defined by the organization.
Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and all hospital and community caregivers.

Responsible for evaluating and monitoring the quality of all diagnostic radiographic procedures and provides day-to-day direction to other radiologic technologists and students in all aspects of care and imaging to expedite patient flow through the Radiology department.

This position is eligible for relocation assistance, if relocating from 100 miles or greater.

***Starting base pay rate at $32.33/hr.
plus, based on years of experience***
Additional Information

Department: Radiology Diagnostic
Hours per week: 40, eligible for benefits
Shift: Evening (4-10's).
Tuesday - Friday, 1:00-11:30pm.
Holidays as they fall within your schedule, no weekends except for possible call shifts.

*This position is eligible for an evening differential.

Qualifications

EDUCATION - Graduate from an accredited radiography program EXPERIENCE - Two years of diagnostic radiographic experience.
CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS and ARRT Registered Technologist
Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE Provides patient care to all of these age groups:
Neonate- Infancy- > 30 days to 1 yr Toddlers- > 1 yr to 3 yrs Pre-schoolers- > 3 yrs to 5 yrs School age-> 5yrs to 13 yrs Adolescent- >13 yrs to 18 yrs Adult- >18 yrs to 65 yrs ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Oversees radiographic images and monitors quality for all diagnostic radiographic procedures.
Facilitates patient flow on a daily basis.
Independently performs high quality radiographic images while accurately demonstrating anatomy and pathology through proper diagnostic scanning Provides age appropriate care and appropriately prepares patients for procedures.
Provides clear and detailed information regarding the procedure and care to patients, families, coworkers and others.
Demonstrates and utilizes principles of ALARA in radiation safety management Demonstrates competency in all aspects of RIS and PACs as it pertains to modality specific functions and use.
Manages patient priority and act as first responder when needed Follows department policies, procedures and protocol.
Oversees radiographic images and monitors quality for all diagnostic radiographic procedures.
Facilitates patient flow on a daily basis.
Responsible for the coordination and/or oversight of projects and initiatives as defined by leadership.
Directs the technologist in their daily work and assists with technologist scheduling.
Oversees student and new hire training in the radiology department and communicates with the school and/or supervisor as required.

Other Information

SCOPE AND LEVEL
Guidelines: Fully qualified, full performance or journey level.
Guidelines are generally but not always clearly applicable, requiring the employee to exercise judgment in selecting the most pertinent guideline, interpret precedents, adapt standard practices to differing situations, and recommend alternative actions in situations without precedent.
Complexity: Duties assigned are generally complex and may be of substantial intricacy.
Work assignment is performed within an established framework under general instructions but requires simultaneous coordination of assigned functions or projects in various stages of completion.
Decision Making: Exercises judgment and discretion, and is responsible for determining the time, place and sequence of the work performed Communications: Contacts with team members, clients or the public where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, defended, and gathered and discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.
Supervision Received: Performs work with minimal supervisory oversight.
Under general supervision, the employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence.
Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice or precedent.
Recurring work clearly covered by guidelines may or may not be reviewed.

Physical Requirements

Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job
Audio Visual: Color discrimination: good Audio Visual: Far Vision : good Audio Visual : Near Vision : good Audio Visual : Hearing: good General Activity: Sit : 1-2 hours per day General Activity: Stand/Wall; 6-8 hours per day Motion: Bend: 1/3 or more of time Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time Motion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of time Motion: Pull: Up to 1/3 of time Motion: Push: Up to 1/3 of time Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands - Precise Motor function (fine manipulation) Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 10 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time WORK ENVIRONMENT
Exposure: exposure to radiation: Frequent Exposure: exposure to blood/body fluids: Frequent Exposure: exposure to infectious disease: Frequent Exposure: Exposure to skin irritants: Occasional Exposure: exposure to chemicals: Occasional Mental and Emotional Requirements: Independent discretion/decision making Mental and Emotional Requirements: Makes decisions under pressure Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manages stress appropriately Mental and Emotions Requirements: Works with other effectively
Equal Employment Opportunity

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.

Salary Information
Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $62,490.07 to $93,735.10
Hourly Salary Range: $30.04 to $45.06

Benefits Information
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As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.



As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance.
If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.



Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.