Rang Healthcare is seeking a travel Radiology Technologist for a travel job in Cortez, Colorado. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Radiology Technologist Discipline : Allied Health Professional Start Date : 11 / 24 / 2025 Duration : 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift : 12 hours, days Employment Type : Travel Friday-Sun 7a-7p. 12 hr shifts High School Diploma or equivalent Completion of an accredited educational program in Radiologic Technology. Must be registered (ARRT) (R) (CT). Current BLS / CPR certification. 2. ROLE PURPOSE : To provide quality patient care and useful diagnostic information through conscientious, skillful, compassionate, and quality diagnostic radiographic imaging to the surrounding communities of southwestern Colorado. Supervise and / or assist radiographic technology students. Supervise as a lead technologist in a modality which he / she is registered, as assigned by the director. As a lead technologist, the employee will be responsible for all federal and state regulations concerning the modality, employee and patient safety, and stocking of supplies. The employee will also be responsible for all technologists who work in the department to ensure they meet all requirements. 3. SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL ROLE FUNCTIONS :
- Collect pertinent data about the patient and about the procedure.
- Provide information about the procedure to the patient, significant others and health care providers.
- Provide the best possible diagnostic study for each patient by applying professional judgment and discretion.
- Deliver patient care and service without bias based on personal attributes, nature of the disease, sex, creed, religion or socioeconomic status.
- Maintain appropriate credentials and certification related to clinical practice.
- Use professional judgment to perform and adapt imaging procedures for quality diagnostic interpretation.
- Determine the need for and use accessory equipment when appropriate.
- Use Cerner and PACS appropriately for quality patient care.
- Recognize and take advantage of opportunities for educational growth and improvement in technical and problem-solving skills.
- Cover for peers during vacations and at other times as needed.
- Communicates clearly and concisely within the department and with other hospital departments.
- Use an integrated team approach as needed.
- Participate in community activities and other public education to enhance SWMH’s mission and philosophy.
- Actively participate in professional societies and organizations.
- All other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
- Interacts professionally with patient / family and provides explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical / health care errors. 4. MINIMUM ROLE REQUIREMENTS :
- Adheres to dress code; appearance is clean and neat.
- Completes annual educational requirements, both regulatory and organizational.
- Maintains regulatory requirements including all state, federal and accreditation regulations.
- Ensures patient confidentiality.
- Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety, and infection control.
- Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
- Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
- Communicates the mission, vision, and values of the organization. 5. ROLE ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS : Regulatory / Educational Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited educational program in Radiologic Technology. Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography. Must be registered in four modalities (RT, CT, MR, Nuc, or Mammo). Current BLS / CPR certification. Language Skills Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Must be able to communicate with and provide accurate explanations and instructions about the procedure to the patient, significant others and other health care providers. Must be able to read, analyze and interpret documents necessary to provide adequate, quality patient care. Skills Basic computer knowledge.
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills. Work Environment
- The job requires potential exposure to infectious waste and an assortment of chemicals and pharmaceuticals as well as foul odors.
- The noise level is moderate to occasionally loud, occasional interactions with belligerent and / or aggressive patients and significant others are possible. Exposure to environmental factors including heat, cold, precipitation such as snow and rain, and wind is possible. Physical Demands
- For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description. o Physical Demands ( STRENGTH – HEAVY ) : Exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and / or up to 75 lbs. of force frequently, and / or up to 30 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. o Physical Demands ( MOVEMENT ) : This position will require the full range of movements, and repetition of motion, to include kneeling, crouching, reaching and feeling. o Physical Demands ( AUDITORY ) : TALKING - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is important for those activities in which workers must impart oral information to clients or to the public, and in those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. HEARING - perceiving the nature of sounds. Used for those activities which require ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sounds. o Physical Demands ( VISION ) : ACCOMMODATION - Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. Use this factor when requiring near point work at varying distances. COLOR VISION - Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care. “We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.” About Rang Healthcare Founded in 2005, Rang Healthcare (a division of Rang Technologies Inc) has been staffing clients for over 17 years for administrative, nursing and IT / Systems. Rang Healthcare offers extensive recruiting experience in a cost-effective manner. We help institutions successfully reduce complexity, boost productivity, and enhance patient outcomes. We provide the specialized talent and expertise you require, whether it’s for a direct hire, contract-to-hire, or contract position. It is now even more vital to collaborate with a firm that has the knowledge and expertise to provide the best in class and most qualified personnel. You can count on the Rang Healthcare for talent acquisition. We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. Benefits 401k retirement plan Dental benefits Referral bonus Vision benefits Weekly pay