Rad Tech *Winter Park, CO Clinic*

Job description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Rad Tech *Winter Park, CO Clinic* to join our team!
We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.
Our Values
Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency
Department
Winter Park Medical Center
Job Summary
The Winter Park Radiography Technologist performs a broad range of diagnostic radiographic examinations independently under the direction of radiologists and attending physicians, using sound clinical judgment, advanced technical skills, and a strong commitment to patient safety, radiation protection, ALARA standards, and regulatory compliance. The role also provides day-to-day clinical and operational leadership within the radiography department by ensuring adherence to imaging protocols, maintaining image quality and patient care standards, coordinating workflow and staffing, and making real-time decisions that support efficient and safe operations.
In addition, the technologist serves as a resource and mentor for staff, supports onboarding and ongoing competency development, and promotes a collaborative, accountable team environment. The position acts as a liaison between Winter Park Medical Center and Denver Health Main Campus Radiology, helping resolve concerns and contributing to initiatives focused on quality, safety, equipment optimization, process improvement, and patient experience.
Essential Functions:
• Clinical & Technical Duties • Perform diagnostic radiographic examinations in accordance with departmental protocols, hospital policies, and applicable regulatory standards. • Provide imaging support for trauma activations, emergency department cases, and portable examinations in an outpatient setting. • Ensure optimal image quality through appropriate patient positioning, exposure selection, image evaluation, and accurate exam documentation. • Apply radiation safety principles and ALARA standards to protect patients, staff, and self. • Respond to and troubleshoot equipment, image quality, and workflow issues; initiate corrective actions and escalate concerns appropriately to ensure continuity of care. • Conducts annual radiation shielding assessments and maintains records of results. Reports abnormal findings to the Clinic Administrator and the Denver Health Main Campus Medical Radiology Physicist. (50%)
• Leadership & Shift Oversight • Coordinating shift staffing assignments, exam prioritization, and workflow to meet patient care demands and operational requirements. • Serve as the on-shift clinical and operational expert as it relates to imaging. • Assume responsibility for modality operations, exercising independent judgment and making real-time decisions that support patient safety, staff effectiveness, and department efficiency. • Provide real-time guidance, mentoring, and problem-solving support to fellow technologists. • Assist with onboarding, training, and competency development of new technologists. • Monitor staff adherence to imaging protocols, safety standards, and departmental expectations; address issues promptly and professionally. (15%)
• Collaboration & Communication • Work collaboratively with radiologists, emergency and trauma teams, nursing staff, and other imaging modalities to support timely, high-quality patient care. • Communicate clearly and effectively during high-acuity situations, trauma activations, and periods of increased operational demand. • Serve as a liaison between frontline staff and facility leadership, escalating concerns and facilitating resolution when needed. • Support facility leadership by identifying operational improvement opportunities and participating in quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives. (15%)
• Quality, Safety & Compliance • Ensure compliance with ARRT standards, state regulations, accreditation requirements, and hospital policies. • Promote a culture of safety, accountability, professionalism, and patient-centered care. • Assist with audits, quality reviews, incident follow-up, competency assessments, and performance feedback as requested. • Model professional behavior and clinical excellence consistent with organizational values and departmental expectations. (10%)
• Physical & Cognitive Requirements • Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and make sound clinical and operational decisions in a fast-paced environment. • Safely lift, transfer, and position patients, including those requiring assistance or adaptive equipment. • Stand, walk, and move throughout the department for extended periods; perform repetitive motions associated with imaging procedures. • Maintain focus and situational awareness during high-stress or emergent situations. (5%)
• Environment of Care Representative • Maintains Environment of Care related policies and procedures, and attends quarterly Environment of Care meetings. • Conducts monthly Environment of Care rounds and follows up on findings to improve compliance with Joint Commission standards. Maintains logs of work orders placed, pending, and completed. Reports abnormal findings to the Clinic Administrator. • Schedules, conducts and maintains records of quarterly Fire Drills and reports findings to the Clinic Administrator and the Denver Health Main Campus Environment fo Care Coordinator. (5%)

Education:
• Associate's Degree Required

Work Experience:
• 1-3 years or more of professional work experience in performing general radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures. Required

Licenses:
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required and
• RTR-RT Radiography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
• Demonstrated knowledge in how to operate general radiographic equipment and related technology.
• Demonstrated competency in the performance of general radiographic imaging studies.
• Knowledge of how to address age-specific care needs of patients and effective interpersonal skill sets that lead to productive communications and collaborations.
• Competency in interpreting physician order requests for general radiographic imaging studies.
• Ability to exercise prudent judgment in selecting and configuring equipment settings to compensate for patient physiologic variances.
• Ability to consistently produce quality images of various anatomical structures.
• Ability to handle patient specimens and laboratory equipment.
• Ability to maintain the expected level of competency.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control practices to ensure a safe environment of care.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience required.
• Electronic Health Management experience preferred.

Shift
Days (United States of America)
Work Type
Regular
Salary
$34.29 - $51.44 / hr
Benefits
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Here is a small list of our benefit programs:
• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.