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Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years.

Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day.

We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report.

As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties.

Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat.

That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through our doors.

A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.

The Radiology Student Technologist working under the supervision of a Radiology Technologist, performs pediatric diagnostic imaging procedures according to defined standards and requirements for high quality imaging. Provides patient care while adhering to all quality and safety standards; and performs administrative duties including but not limited to scheduling appointments, patient instructions, and maintenance of records. This position is responsible for communicating regularly with patients, families, and all hospital and community caregivers while following department expectations for interactions with patients and families. This position is required to be on call depending on the position's location.

EDUCATION - Currently enrolled as a 2nd year student at an accredited radiology program.

CERTIFICATION(S) -

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT (R) required within 1 year of hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE

Provides patient care to all of these age groups:

Neonate- < 30 days
Infancy- > 30 days to 1 yr
Toddlers- > 1 yr to 3 yrs
Pre-schoolers- > 3 yrs to 5 yrs
School age-> 5yrs to 13 yrs
Adolescent- >13 yrs to 18 yrs
Adult- >18 yrs to 65 yrs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

* Produces radiographic images, both fixed and portable, according to defined standards and requirements for high quality imaging while accurately demonstrating anatomy and pathology under the supervision of a Radiology Technologist.

* May perform studies with indirect supervision of a Registered Technologist who is on site and readily available once competency is obtained.

* Assists with patient flow on a daily basis.

* Provides age-appropriate care and prepares patients for procedures.

* Provides clear and detailed information regarding the procedure and care to patients, families, coworkers and others.

* Demonstrates the ability to safely operate all Diagnostic Imaging equipment and ancillary equipment under appropriate supervision.

* Demonstrates and utilizes principles of ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) and ensures proper radiation safety practices. All REPEAT imaging must be directly supervised by a registered technologist.

* Demonstrates the ability to use Radiology Information System (RIS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) as it pertains to modality specific functions and use.

* Manages patient priority and act as first responder when needed.

* Follows all department policies, procedures and protocol.

SCOPE AND LEVEL

Guidelines: Trains in the field and assists higher level personnel to acquire learning through practical experience.

Complexity: Performs routine and/or basic tasks common to the field. Procedures, methods, and techniques to be used are well established with options to be considered well defined. Tools, work aids, and materials to be used are specified.

Decision Making: Duties assigned are primarily routine, repetitive, and restricted in intricacy with little or no discretion in how they are carried out.

Communications: Contacts with team members, clients or the public where factual information relative to the organization or its functions are received, relayed, or a service rendered according to established procedures or instructions.

Supervision Received: Under close supervision, the employee receives training to develop skills and abilities in a specific line of work or general occupational area. Work product is subject to close, continuous inspection.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Audio Visual: Color discrimination: good
• Audio Visual: Far Vision: good
• Audio Visual: Near Vision: good
• Audio Visual: Hearing: good
• General Activity: Sit: 1-2 hours per day
• General Activity: Stand/Wall; 6-8 hours per day
• Motion: Bend: 1/3 or more of time
• Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Pull: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Push: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time
• Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands - Precise Motor function (fine manipulation)
• Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 10 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure: exposure to radiation: Frequent
• Exposure: exposure to blood/body fluids: Frequent
• Exposure: exposure to infectious disease: Frequent
• Exposure: Exposure to skin irritants: Occasional
• Exposure: exposure to chemicals: Occasional
• Mental and Emotional Requirements: Independent discretion/decision making
• Mental and Emotional Requirements: Makes decisions under pressure
• Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manages stress appropriately
• Mental and Emotions Requirements: Works with other effectively

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.

As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid sick leave and a robust wellness program.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.