Radiology Tech – Orthopedics, Longmont
*Applications are accepted at: www.cu.edu/cu-careers Job # 27397

University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus
School of Medicine Dean’s Office, Community Practice Division
Diagnostic Procedure Technologist II, Radiology Tech – Orthopedics, Longmont
Position # 00802151 – Requisition #27397

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

Exemptions vary by campus location/department. Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

• Anschutz Campus – Accommodations may be granted for medical or religious reasons.

The University of Colorado Denver 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) Radiology Tech – Orthopedics, Longmont position.

The University of Colorado Denver is the state’s premier public urban research university and equity-serving institution. Globally connected and locally invested, CU Denver partners with future-focused learners and communities to design accessible, relevant, transformative educational experiences for every stage of life and career. Across eight schools and colleges in the heart of downtown Denver, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges through boundary-breaking innovation and impactful research and creative work. As part of the state’s largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and annual economic impact of more than $800 million. For more information, visit www.ucdenver.edu.

Nature of Work:
The Radiologic Technologist will work closely with providers and other care teams and play a key role in diagnosing patients' medical conditions. They must be able to position patients and use equipment skillfully to capture useful, high-quality diagnostic images. This role will provide technical skills involving radiology (may include fluoroscopy), and takes and may develop radiographs of various parts of the body to assist physicians in the detection of foreign bodies and diagnosis of disease or injury.

Example of Work Performed:

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. (If applicable): 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.
• (If applicable): 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.
• Documents work processes as required.
• Cleans exam rooms and other patient care areas between each patient.
• Maintains work areas, exam rooms, supplies, equipment, medications, immunizations.
• Performs 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for all Medical Assistant and clinical area practices. Includes reception, registration and front-end practices while providing cross-coverage.
• Maintains professional demeanor eand conduct at all times.
• Demonstrates personal integrity, honesty and sincerity at all times.
• Demonstrates excellence in customer service and satisfaction levels for internal and external customers; this includes regular review of patient survey information, responding to patient or provider concerns, and efficient resolution of RL events.
• Adheres to employer work practices, policies and procedures, including office and state protocols.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with leadership, physicians, and colleagues, addresses concerns in a forthright manner.
• Effectively copes with faced-paced environment and typical job stressors.
• Focuses self and others on achieving quality and financial outcomes in a responsive timely manner.
• Provides vision and planning to meet goals; welcomes innovation and new approaches to reach new heights in quality and service.
• Performs core responsibilities of position efficiently and effectively within parameters of organization policies, procedures and external governmental agencies.
• Complies with applicable University of Colorado School of Medicine, Community Practice mandatory education and training.

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

Internal Contacts:

• Within Department
• Cross-departmental
• Physicians
• APPs
• Students
• Management
• Faculty
• Risk Management
• Safety & Infection Control
• Marketing
• Business Office

External Contacts:

• Patients
• Families
• Vendors
• Insurance Companies
• Regulatory Agencies
• Media
• Miscellaneous business partners, utilities, etc.
• Visitors
• Other healthcare agencies

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Salary and Benefits:
The starting hiring rate (or budgeted rate) for this position begins at $52,913.52 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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• 1+ years’ experience in a related field.
• Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (R) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R). Specialty ARRT certification(s) if required for the position. State licensure if required by law.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Conditions of Employment: Must be willing and able to…

• Maintain all required licensure and certifications for the position; Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross healthcare provider level CPR certification.
• Maintain all continuing education requirements
• Work in-person
• Able to travel to alternate locations as assigned

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.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree
• 2+ years’ of experience in related area/specialty
• EPIC experience
• Bilingual, Spanish-speaking
• Experience working with MS Office including Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience working with Kronos and HealthStream

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong organizational and personal skills
• Strong medical terminology knowledge and skills
• Strong knowledge of 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.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels, including 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 a particular focus on tracking patient care and improving patient flow
• Ability to maintain a 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 work as an effective team member

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.

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, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $52,913.52 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Radiology

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Longmont, CO 80501: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• ARRT Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location

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