Radiology Technologist – Orthopedics, Inverness

University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine Dean’s Office, Community Practice Division

Radiology Technician – Orthopedics, Inverness

Diagnostic Procedures Technologist II

Position #00790519 – Requisition #23281

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus

Exemptions vary by campus location/department.

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

• Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.
• Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.
• Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Will follow Anschutz policy on exemptions.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

School of Medicine Dean’s Office, Community Practice Division has an opening for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Diagnostic Procedures Technologist II, Radiology Technician – Orthopedics, Inverness position.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges, and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here.

  Provides technical skills involving radiology and fluoroscopy; Takes and may develop radiographs of various parts of the body to assist physician in the detection of foreign bodies and diagnosis of disease or injury.

Position Responsibilities & Essential Duties:

Essential Duties: 

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment, and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.

• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and attend to all age-related physical, spiritual, and psychosocial needs.

• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Assists team in preparing the procedural environment, orients and assesses the patient, and reviewing patient’s medical record and surgeon’s notes to ensure all prerequisites and preferences are met. When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in patient status as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Ensures safety checklists and procedures are implemented and documented at all times.
• Assists team in managing patient during procedures, including monitoring and communicating patient condition, documenting interventions and activities, monitoring the sterile field and controlling traffic into, out of and around the room.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Performs scrub functions as needed, including the preparation, selection, and handling of instruments and supplies used during the surgical procedure and performs equipment counts with colleagues. Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including re-positioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters and transmits images as needed.
• 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 takes immediate and appropriate action.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations according to protocols
• Maintains professional appearance and conduct at all times
• Cleans exam rooms and other patient care areas between each patient
• Maintains work areas, exam rooms, supplies, equipment, medications, immunizations
• Adheres to employer work practices, policies and procedures, including office and state protocols
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with physicians, providers, staff, and management
• Effectively copes with faced-paced environment and typical job stressors
• Documents work processes as required
• Performs other clerical duties and tasks to improve provider productivity and clinic workflow as assigned, such as completing patient visit records, maintaining departmental logs, answering telephones and taking messages, checking in patients, and scheduling patient appointments
• Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned

Required Skills :

• Strong organizational and personal skills
• Strong medical terminology knowledge and skills
• Strong knowledge or CPT & ICD-10 procedures
• Strong knowledge of value-based care and risk-based coding procedures in Primary Care
• Strong knowledge of medication and injection procedures
• Ability to safely administer a variety of treatments and medications as directed
• Ability to use various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures
• Ability to accurately take and record vital signs
• Ability to accurately reconcile patient medications
• Ability to maintain quality control standards
• Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions
• Ability to adhere to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance.

Other Required Skills :

• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels, to include physicians, leadership, and staff
• Ability to work within large, complex healthcare systems
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate in person, by phone or in writing
• Ability to interpret, communicate and document with proper medical terminology
• Ability to recognize/interpret the physical exam process and record exam details
• Ability to attest to computer proficiency and learn new computer applications
• Ability to keyboard/type, write legibly, and accurately record information
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to organize workflow with particular focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor
• Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people
• Ability to deal with stressful situations
• Ability to manage time and work tasks
• Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures
• Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively
• Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency
• Ability to perform basic filing, office procedures and word processing
• Ability to adhere to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance.
• Ability to work as an effective team member

Personal Relationships :

• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and colleagues
• Must be able to maintain a high level of adaptability and excel with interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequency:

• N= Not at all
• R= Rarely:  Less than once an hour
• O= Occasional:  1-4 times/hour or up to 1/3 of the shift
• F= Frequent:  5-12 times/hour or up to 2/3 of the shift
• C= Constant:  More than 2/3 of the shift

Note:   This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this position. 

Minimum Qualifications :

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• 1+ years’ experience performing all aspects of vascular ultrasound with additional training in venous insufficiency examinations.
• Licensure/Certifications:
  • Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (R) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R).
  • Current healthcare provider level CPR certification
  • Specialty ARRT certification(s) if required for position. State licensure if required by law.

Combination of related education and experience may be considered.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be responsible for travel expenses related to the interview process and any relocation expenses, if applicable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of medical necessity as it relates to vascular ultrasound testing, obtaining signed orders from referring physicians, verifying proper indications for exams, etc.
• 2+ years’ experience performing all aspects of vascular ultrasound with additional training in venous insufficiency examinations.
• EPIC experience
• Bilingual, Spanish-speaking

Salary and Benefits:

The hiring range (or budgeted range) for this position begins at $51,876 to $57,888 per year.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary rate represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate at the time of posting.

This position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

 Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Diversity and Equity:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] ​.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.