Rad Tech I PRN

Children's Hospital Colorado
Broomfield, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/27/2023 CLOSED ON 11/20/2023

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Why Work at Children's....


Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Founded in 1908, Children's Colorado is a leading pediatric network entirely devoted to the health and well being of children. Continually recognized as one of the nation's outstanding hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, Children's Colorado is known both for its nationally and internationally recognized medical, research and education programs as well as the full spectrum of everyday care for kids throughout Colorado and surrounding states. With more than 1,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric specialties, Children's Colorado Network of Care includes its main campus, 16 Children's Care Centers and more than 400 outreach clinics.

A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child.

Job Overview


Performs high quality pediatric diagnostic imaging procedures. Provides conscientious patient care while adhering to all quality and safety standards defined by the organization. Performs administrative duties including but not limited to scheduling appointments, patient instructions, and maintenance of records. This position is responsible for communicating regularly with patients, families, and all hospital and community caregivers while following department expectations for interactions with patients and families. This position is required to be on call depending on the position’s location.

Additional Information


Department: North Campus Diagnostic Rad
Hours per week: 1
Shift: PRN - shifts and locations variable. No holidays/call required.

Qualifications

  • EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited Radiology program
  • CERTIFICATION(S):
    • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists: Registered Radiologic Technologist ARRT(R)
    • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers

Responsibilities


POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE

Provides patient care to all of these age groups:

  • Neonate- < 30 days
  • 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

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

  • Produces high quality radiographic images, both fixed and portable, while accurately demonstrating anatomy and pathology.
  • Facilitates patient flow daily; to include management of STAT/urgent and high priority patients.
  • 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.
  • Operates all Diagnostic imaging equipment; to include ancillary equipment following safety procedures and protocols.
  • Utilizes principles of ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) and ensures proper radiation safety practices.
  • Maintains required competency in dose reduction techniques and the Image Gently Campaign.
  • Demonstrates and maintains competency and ability to use all aspects of Radiology Information System (RIS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) as it pertains to modality specific functions and use.
  • In the event of an emergency will act as first responder and provide Basic Life Support (BLS) until help arrives.
  • Verifies patient allergies and clinical indications prior to contrast administration. Safely administers contrast using the five rights. Ensures contrast is appropriately ordered and documented in patients’ medical record.
  • Assists Provider with procedures as necessary (Maintaining technologist Scope of Practice). Follows established procedural guidelines; documents appropriate information as required; practices aseptic/sterile technique and standard precautions when necessary.
  • Follows department policies, procedures and protocols. Raises or addresses concerns regarding non-compliance or patient/staff safety.
  • Follows established quality assurance/control (QA/QC) and safety programs to include The Joint Commission, American College of Radiology (ACR), and the State of Colorado.
  • Promptly reports equipment malfunctions or errors and contacts respective service engineer or Biomed for repair.
  • Communicates clearly and effectively in both verbal and written forms, following established department guidelines for customer service.
  • Maintains flexibility around shift scheduling, location, call requirements, over-time and weekend assignments to align with organizational need.

Other Information


SCOPE AND LEVEL

Guidelines: Trains in the field and assists higher level personnel to acquire learning through practical experience.

Complexity: Performs routine and/or basic tasks common to the field. Procedures, methods, and techniques to be used are well established with options to be considered well defined. Tools, work aids, and materials to be used are specified.

Decision Making: Duties assigned are primarily routine, repetitive, and restricted in intricacy with little or no discretion in how they are carried out.

Communications: Contacts with team members, clients or the public where factual information relative to the organization or its functions are received, relayed, or a service rendered according to established procedures or instructions.

Supervision Received: Under close supervision, the employee receives training to develop skills and abilities in a specific line of work or general occupational area. Work product is subject to close, continuous inspection.

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): $50,402.68 to $75,604.02
Hourly Salary Range: $24.23 to $36.35


Benefits Information

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 sick leave and a robust wellness program.

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.

Salary : $50,403 - $75,604

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