X-Ray Technician

Job description

MISSION: To inspire health, wellbeing, and humanity in our community, through all of life’s stages.
JOB SUMMARY: The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic radiographic examinations while ensuring patient safety, comfort, dignity, and privacy. This position operates Tepeyac’s stationary general-purpose digital radiography system, produces diagnostic-quality images, documents services in the electronic medical record, and coordinates imaging information with providers and outside partners. The Radiologic Technologist is cross-trained to support clinical and administrative duties when imaging responsibilities allow and is an essential member of Tepeyac’s patient-centered care team.
PAY & BENEFITS: Tepeyac offers a full compensation package to all full-time employees. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, a 401k, disability insurance paid for by Tepeyac, twelve paid holidays in 2026, approximately four weeks of paid time off each year, and over one week of sick leave annually; these benefits will be prorated based on FTE. The hourly range for the X-RAY TECHNICIAN is $26.50-$30.00 , depending on experience . The schedule for this position offers some flexibility, but we are looking for someone to work 2 days per week or 16 hours per week. Paid sick time is offered to this position.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Education, Certification, and Experience:
• Associate degree or higher from an accredited radiologic technology program required.
• Current certification and registration in Radiography through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT(R), required.
• Current Basic Life Support certification for healthcare professionals is required, or the ability to obtain certification prior to employment start date.
• One year of experience performing diagnostic radiographic examinations in an outpatient, ambulatory, urgent care, or community health setting preferred.
• Qualified new graduates who meet certification requirements may be considered.
• Experience with digital radiography, PACS, TigerView, and electronic medical records preferred.
• Experience providing care to pediatric, adult, geriatric, mobility-limited, and medically complex patients preferred.
• Bilingual and/or proficient in Spanish preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Review and verify imaging orders, patient identity, clinical indication, and required screening information before beginning an examination.
• Explain procedures to patients, answer questions, reduce anxiety, and obtain patient cooperation using culturally responsive and trauma-informed communication.
• Confirm pregnancy status when clinically appropriate and follow Tepeyac’s pregnancy-screening and radiation-safety procedures.
• Position patients and equipment correctly and select exposure factors appropriate to the examination, patient condition, age, and body habitus.
• Perform routine diagnostic radiographic examinations within the technologist’s authorized scope of practice.
• Review images for positioning, anatomical coverage, exposure, artifacts, and diagnostic quality before releasing the patient.
• Repeat images only when technically or clinically necessary and document repeat-image information according to established procedures.
• Modify positioning and techniques to safely accommodate pediatric, geriatric, pregnant, mobility-limited, and medically complex patients.
• Follow ALARA principles and all applicable federal, state, organizational, and manufacturer radiation-safety requirements.
• Use appropriate collimation, exposure techniques, distance, shielding practices, and radiation-monitoring devices to minimize unnecessary exposure.
• Accurately document completed examinations, relevant screening information, and patient care in eClinicalWorks and applicable imaging systems.
• Confirm that images and reports are matched to the correct patient and order and are transmitted successfully for interpretation.
• Coordinate with providers and outside radiology partners to resolve incomplete or incorrect orders, image-transfer issues, delayed reports, or other imaging concerns.
• Monitor outstanding imaging reports and communicate delays or unresolved items to the appropriate provider or supervisor.
• Recognize urgent or unexpected patient conditions and promptly notify the appropriate provider or clinical team member.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and protect health information in accordance with HIPAA and Tepeyac policy.
• Safely operate Tepeyac’s AmRad stationary general-purpose X-ray system and associated digital radiography equipment, including the Summit CareView detector and TigerView imaging software.
• Perform required equipment start-up checks, quality-control activities, repeat-image analysis, and preventive-maintenance documentation.
• Protect the digital detector from damage and follow all manufacturer restrictions, including the prohibition against unsupported weight-bearing on the detector panel.
• Identify equipment malfunctions, remove unsafe equipment from service when appropriate, and promptly coordinate service or repairs with the Practice Manager and approved vendor.
• Maintain required radiation-safety, equipment, service, inspection, quality-control, exposure, and compliance records.
• Participate in inspections, physicist evaluations, radiation-safety reviews, corrective actions, and staff education as requested.
• Follow infection-prevention procedures, including hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, and cleaning and disinfection of equipment and patient-contact surfaces.
• Maintain the X-ray room in a clean, safe, organized, and patient-ready condition.
• Monitor imaging supplies and inventory and communicate ordering needs before supplies are depleted.
• Follow approved downtime procedures when the electronic medical record, imaging equipment, software, PACS, or EMR interface is unavailable.
• Support patient flow by rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, preparing rooms, escorting patients, and communicating delays when imaging responsibilities allow.
• Assist with patient scheduling, imaging-related telephone calls and messages, preparation instructions, referrals, and outside record requests.
• Support providers and patients in coordinating appointments, authorizations, orders, results, and services performed at outside facilities.
• Support pre-visit planning and review the daily schedule for orders, records, accommodations, or other needs that may affect the patient’s visit.
• Maintain accurate patient demographic, insurance, and clinical information in eClinicalWorks.
• Restock assigned clinical and imaging areas and communicate supply or equipment needs.
• Provide oral interpretation for patients when qualified and requested, consistent with Tepeyac policy.
• Assist other clinical areas during staffing shortages or high-volume periods without compromising imaging coverage or working outside the employee’s training, competency, or authorized scope of practice.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Attend required internal meetings, huddles, trainings, competencies, and organizational events.
• Maintain required professional certification, continuing education, and Basic Life Support certification.
• Maintain flexibility in work hours based on clinic and patient-care needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the employee’s qualifications, demonstrated competency, and authorized scope of practice.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of radiographic positioning, anatomy, exposure techniques, image evaluation, radiation protection, and infection prevention.
• Ability to produce consistent diagnostic-quality images while minimizing unnecessary radiation exposure.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately match patients, orders, images, and reports.
• Ability to recognize limitations and request assistance when a patient need or examination falls outside the employee’s training or scope of practice.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to assist with clinical and administrative responsibilities when needed.
• Ability to flourish in a team-oriented care model and collaborate effectively with providers, clinical staff, and outside partners.
• Excellent communication, customer service, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Organized and able to multitask, prioritize work, and remain focused in a busy clinic setting.
• Ability to execute assigned responsibilities independently and with flexibility.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Teams, and Excel.
• Experience using eClinicalWorks or another electronic medical record system preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse races, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, and socioeconomic backgrounds in a multicultural environment.
• Strong initiative and commitment to advocating for and providing healthcare to underserved communities.

Vaccinations: Tepeyac Community Health Center employees are required to provide valid proof of vaccination prior to starting employment, subject to the requirements of the American with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq..), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq.), the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (C.R.S. § 24-34-401 et seq.), and any other relevant federal or State law. This requirement includes volunteers. The full list of required vaccinations can be found on our Tepeyac Careers page.
About us. For over 30 years, Tepeyac Community Health Center has been committed to providing integrated physical and behavioral health care to nearly 10,000 individuals across the Denver metro area. Tepeyac has distinguished itself as a dynamic organization dedicated to eliminating health disparities, particularly among Latino and immigrant communities. Tepeyac maintains an unwavering commitment to effective patient care, continual quality improvement, and the consistent treatment of each patient with the highest level of respect and compassion. Over the next 3-5 years, Tepeyac seeks to continue to expand medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services, providing culturally relevant high-quality care.
All employees of Tepeyac Community Health Center are required to be Colorado residents at time of hire and through their duration of employment.