Travel Radiology Technologist - $2,573 per week

About the role

Travel Radiology Technologist position at Lutheran Hospital in Golden, Colorado. Department: Radiology. Start date: October 12, 2026. Contract duration: 13 weeks (ending January 9, 2027). Hours: 36 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic X-ray and radiographic procedures according to provider orders and department protocols.
• Safely position, immobilize, transfer, and educate patients before and during examinations.
• Operate X-ray imaging equipment and related technology appropriately.
• Coordinate examinations to ensure timely, high-quality, and continuous patient care.
• Review and correctly follow provider imaging orders.
• Evaluate image quality and obtain additional images when necessary.
• Submit required images and relevant clinical information to the Radiologist for interpretation.
• Prepare and administer contrast media according to Radiologist protocols.
• Follow Radiation Safety / ALARA principles to protect patients and staff.
• Practice sterile technique and infection prevention standards.
• Maintain appropriate department supplies and assist with inventory/charging as required.
• Safely perform patient transfers and other imaging-related patient care activities.
• Communicate effectively with patients, coworkers, Radiologists, physicians, and leadership.
• Supervise and evaluate Student Radiographers in the clinical setting when assigned.
• Successfully manage multiple tasks and projects while meeting departmental deadlines.

Requirements

• ARRT (R) certification – required
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) – required