Radiologic Technologist

About Us: Founded in 2004 by local physicians, Animas Surgical Hospital has been an integral part of the Four Corners region for more than two decades. Our goal has never been to be the only hospital in Durango but to be the best option for surgery, diagnostic imaging, emergency care, occupational medicine, and internal medicine.

Our Mission: To provide innovative, exceptional healthcare that patients recommend, physicians prefer, and employees are proud of.  

Job Title: Radiologic Technologist, X-Ray

Job Summary: Completes daily diagnostic imaging studies within the modalities of Digital Radiography, and C-Arm to produce high-quality images for diagnostic purposes.

Reports To: Manager, Diagnostic Imaging

Hourly range: $24.50 to $38.59 (posted hourly range excludes overtime and bonuses which are not guaranteed)

Essential Job Functions:

• Obtains patient history and allergies, informs patients of study, safety, contrast media contraindications.
• Maintains a safe environment for the patient, staff, and visitors in and around radiology department including the MRI Suite.
• Provides patient instructions related to exam including breathing, communication, observation and length of study, along with post study instructions.
• Enters required patient information accurately into the EHR; scans patients in accordance with specified appropriate protocol.
• Produces imaging in accordance with optimum standards for radiologist interpretation. Including appropriate imaging recons.  Completes notes on each patient in PACS.
• Performs assigned responsibilities as epidural pain management technologist during procedures.
• Performs assigned responsibilities as C-arm fluoro in OR and procedure technologist as necessary for imaging procedures.
• Participates in taking call rotation and Holiday rotation when needed.

Additional Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.  

Minimum Requirements

Education: Graduation from an ARRT approved program in Radiologic Technology.

Certification, Licensure: Current CPR certification; registration through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, R.T. (R)

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience as technologist in a surgical or hospital setting with a strong working knowledge of Radiography. C-Arm experience a plus.

Physical Requirements

Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to fifty (50) pounds while administering care to patients, etc. Stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching daily in delivery of patient care, obtaining equipment, etc. Standing and walking more than five (5) hours per day in administering patient care in multiple rooms.  Running occasionally in responding to patient care emergencies.  Reaching, grasping, handling, and/or feeling five (5) or more hours per day in administering patient care, i.e. operating various radiologic equipment.

Working Conditions/Environmental Exposures

Environmental hazards such as chemicals, solvents, needles, needle containers, sharps, blood, body fluids, various infectious/communicable diseases, infectious medical waste, radiation, and/or radioactive materials and/or radioactive waste, proximity to moving mechanical parts.  Protective clothing/equipment may be necessary.

Animas Health Immunizations and Vaccinations Requirements  

Aligns with CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for Healthcare Personnel 

• Hepatitis B- Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Hepatitis B or three doses Hep B vaccine at appropriate intervals
• Influenza- documentation of current seasonal flu vaccine (mandatory from November 1st through March 31st each year)
• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella or 2 doses of MMR Vaccination
• Varicella (chickenpox) - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Varicella or 2 doses of Varicella Vaccine
• Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) - documented proof of immunization
• Tuberculosis Screening - Documentation of a two-step TB skin test within the past year OR lab verification of a negative TB Gold or T-Spot tuberculin test within the past 6 months

*Vaccine records or evidence of immunity are required prior to 1^st day of scheduled work.

Animas Health is a drug free workplace and performs a pre-employment drug screen which includes marijuana.

We Offer Competitive Pay and Benefits

Employment with us provides competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth.

Eligible employees enjoy:

• Health, Vision and Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Education and Tuition benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts
• Additional optional benefits

Where You Will Work: Click here to learn more about Durango, Co.