Radiology Technologist

Hourly wage estimate: $26.65 - $41.10. Factors such as skills, experience, and comparison to other employees in this role may determine your actual salary.

About the role

This position supports the mission of HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge by optimizing the quality of life of all those served, expanding beyond traditional medical needs to the needs of the whole person. Under the supervision of the Radiology Director, a Radiologist, and the Diagnostic Imaging Supervisor, the technologist performs procedures for patients from neonate through geriatric age groups, maintains expert technical and patient-care skills, and provides quality diagnostic results. When needed, performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor. The ARRT standard of practice describes clinical competency requirements and job responsibilities. The licensed independent practitioner (LIP) controls the ordering, preparation, and administration of medication/contrast, with authority delegated to competently trained technologists under facility guidelines and policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiologic procedures in accordance with established protocols for patients of all ages.
• Maintain expert technical and patient-care skills to ensure quality diagnostic results.
• Adhere to ARRT standards of practice for clinical competency and job responsibilities.
• Follow facility guidelines and policies for medication/contrast administration under the supervision of a licensed independent practitioner.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• ARRT certification or eligibility.
• AHA or ARC BLS certification.
• Graduate of an accredited school of medical radiography.
• Clinical rotation or 1 year of experience.

Skills

• Critical thinking skills.
• Strong patient care skills.

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge offers a total rewards package supporting health, life, career, and retirement, including:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Retirement savings resources: 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits: fertility and family-building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the employer

HCA HealthONE is one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, with over 170 care sites in the Denver-metro area. Services span the continuum of care, including seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow® urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation.

Mountain Ridge (formerly North Suburban Medical Center) is a 157-bed, Level II state-designated trauma facility within HCA HealthONE. It serves the north metro Denver communities with two freestanding, full-service emergency rooms and an outpatient surgery center. HCA HealthONE is recognized for its community commitment, contributing over $1 million in cash and in-kind donations and more than $400 million in federal, state, and local taxes. HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute over ten times and has invested an estimated $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses in recent years.