Radiology Technologist - Colorado Springs - UCHealth (Colorado)

Description

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

Description

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: $ $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

Summary:

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.

Responsibilities:

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.

Requirements:

• Credentials
• ARRT Mammography (M)
• ARRT Breast Sonography
• 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 American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (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.

Employees are our number one asset.

UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *

Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• 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.
• Time away from work: 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.

Retirement and savings

• 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.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• 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 LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

*Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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About UCHealth (Colorado)

30,000+ Employees. One Mission. At UCHealth, we're looking for those who are talented, inspired and up for a challenge -- those who don't shy away from big emotional investments and daily opportunities to improve lives. We welcome those who naturally gravitate toward our inclusive community that celebrates our differences, our individuality and our similarities. Here, we are dedicated to putting patients first, excellence and integrity. For those individuals called to join our team, we want you to find more than just a career here. We want you to make extraordinary possible.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Continuing Education
• 403b retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• Discount program