Radiology Technologist

UCHealth (Colorado) is seeking a Radiology Technologist for a job in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:
Radiology Technologist

Discipline:
Allied Health Professional

Duration:
Ongoing

40 hours per week

Employment Type:

Staff

Location:

UCHealth UCHlth Printers Park Med Plaza, US:

CO:

Colorado Springs

Department: OP PPMP Radiology Office

Work Schedule:

Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $40.40 - $56.56 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Oversees breast imaging patient navigation from abnormal imaging and biopsy through referral to surgery or treatment. Ensures compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and maintains required patient tracking processes.

• Initiates communication with patients following abnormal or suspicious breast imaging findings. Facilitates communication among patients, providers, and staff involved in care, reviews diagnostic information, and coordinates scheduling of imaging, biopsy, and referral services.
• Follows patients from initial abnormal imaging through diagnostic resolution and referral to surgical or oncology services. Manages patient tracking processes in accordance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA), documents interventions and outcomes, and maintains required records and reports.
• Identifies barriers that may delay diagnostic completion and coordinates interventions with patients, providers, and operational teams to support continuity of care and timely progression across the diagnostic continuum.
• Communicates care plans, diagnostic findings, and next steps with patients and members of the interdisciplinary care team to support informed decision-making and coordinated treatment planning.
• 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 take appropriate action.

• Credentials: ARRT Mammography (M) or ARRT Breast Sonography or ARDMS Breast Certification.
• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program or an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. Preferred:
  Bachelor's degree.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Mammography (M) OR ARRT Breast Sonography (BS) OR American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Breast (BR).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
• 3 years of breast imaging experience in mammography or breast sonography. Preferred:
  Experience in a comprehensive breast center.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free  membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence. New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution. Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to Linked In Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
• Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

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