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Vail Health Hospital
Vail, Colorado

Radiology Technologist - Vail, Colorado

Imaging TechIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70,824 - $97,760/yr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job description

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system.
Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital.  This
state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with
the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more
about Vail Health here [https://www. vailhealth. org/about].

$15,000 Sign On Bonus, Relocation, and Housing Assistance Available!
This position is located at the Vail Health hospital in Vail, Colorado. 
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY: 
Performs diagnostic examinations, ensures image quality, patient safety,
radiation safety, and patient and physician satisfaction.
WHAT YOU WILL DO: 
1. Performs all radiographic examinations according to Vail Health Protocols.
2. Assists Radiologist with all fluoroscopic procedures.
3. Operates large C-arm and O-arm under the direction of the surgeon.
4. Identifies each patient and reviews exam order for consistency of
examination ordered with clinical diagnosis. Reviews consistency of all
demographic information including physician’s name and signature, patient’s
name, and date.
5. Maintains constructive collaborative communication with patients, families,
physicians, co-workers, and other members of health care team to contribute
to continuity of care.
6. Maintains established department policies and procedures, objectives,
confidentiality, quality assurance, safety, environmental standards,
radiation protection standards, infection control standards, and universal
precautions.
7. Maintains working knowledge and use of the Vail Health HIS and PACS
computer systems to ensure quality patient documentation.
8. Monitor supply inventory and notify appropriate staff for ordering when
stock is low. Keep exam and dressing rooms stocked and neat.
9. Role models the principles of a Just Culture.
10. Performs other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated
with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature
and level of the job.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Experience:
* One year of experience in radiology preferred.

License(s)

* American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Certification(s)

* Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Computer / Typing

* Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills
necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific
competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits
enrollment, etc.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing,
and speaking English.

Education

* Completion of all educational and clinical requirements to qualify for ARRT
examination.

Benefits at Vail Health Include

* Competitive Wages & Family Benefits

* Competitive wages * Parental leave (4 weeks paid) * Housing programs * Childcare reimbursement  * Comprehensive Health Benefits:  * Medical * Dental  * Vision * Educational Programs:  * Tuition Assistance  * Existing Student Loan Repayment * Specialty Certification Reimbursement * Annual Supplemental Educational Funds * Paid Time Off: * Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year. * Retirement & Supplemental Insurance: * 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching  * Life insurance * Short and long-term disability * Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More: * Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement * Recreation discounts * Pet insurance

#Imaging

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay

$34.05—$47 USD

Key Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic radiographic examinations and assist radiologists with fluoroscopic procedures while ensuring patient and radiation safety. Maintain clinical documentation using HIS and PACS systems and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

Requires ARRT certification and BLS certification, with one year of radiology experience preferred. Must have completed the educational and clinical requirements necessary to qualify for the ARRT examination.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

C-arm OperationO-arm OperationHIPAA Compliance

Radiologic Technology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$41k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $39k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

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About Vail Health Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Vail, Colorado
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus $15,000
Relocation assistance
Housing assistance
Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
Childcare reimbursement
Tuition assistance
Student loan repayment
Specialty certification reimbursement