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New Grad Radiology Technologist or Non Registered Technologist Completing School

Imaging TechPer Diem

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$29.43-$45.39/hr

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Job Description

  • Radiology Technologist (PRN, New Graduate) – Lutheran Hospital
  • Location: Lutheran Hospital
  • Status: PRN (as needed)
  • Shift: Varied
  • Pay Range: $29.14/hr – $33.04/hr (dependent on experience)

Job Description

As a Radiologic Technologist, you will perform diagnostic imaging exams using specialized equipment to assist in patient diagnosis and care. You will collaborate with radiologists, physicians, and care teams to deliver accurate, high-quality imaging while providing excellent patient care.

This role is ideal for new graduates who are eager to build clinical experience in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.

Essential Functions

  • Maintain ARRT or modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions.
  • Ensure proper patient identification, verify orders, and prepare patients for exams.
  • Perform imaging exams according to department protocols; review images for quality, clarity, and accuracy.
  • Adhere to radiation safety guidelines and maintain a safe working environment.
  • Complete studies within acceptable timeframes without compromising patient care or quality.
  • Assist and instruct students and other Radiology Technologists in exam procedures, positioning, and equipment use.
  • Provide patient education, ensure comfort, and address questions or concerns.
  • Follow infection control standards and sterile technique practices.
  • Operate imaging equipment and related systems to ensure optimal image quality.
  • Accurately document patient information, procedures, and any adverse reactions.

Follow protocols related to medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, quality control programs, and reporting equipment failures.

Skills

  • Knowledge of anatomy
  • Image evaluation and quality assurance
  • Equipment operation
  • Contrast administration protocols
  • Emergency response
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Electronic imaging systems proficiency
  • Task prioritization and time management
  • Maintaining a clean and safe environment

Minimum Qualifications

  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(R) certification
  • Current Radiologic Technologist license in the state of practice
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers

May be required to complete the Medical Assistant (MA) Competency Checklist and perform MA functions in a clinic or InstaCare setting

Why Join Lutheran Hospital?

  • Supportive, team-based environment
  • Opportunity to grow clinical skills across patient populations
  • Exposure to advanced imaging technology
  • Flexible PRN scheduling

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)

May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location: Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital

Work City

Wheat Ridge

Work State

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$29.43 - $45.39

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

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If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment.

I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain.

Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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Key Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic imaging exams using specialized equipment to assist in patient diagnosis and care. Collaborate with radiologists and care teams to ensure high-quality imaging while maintaining radiation safety and patient comfort.

Requirements

Requires ARRT certification and a current Radiologic Technologist license in the state of practice. Must hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Documentation

Radiologic Technology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiologic Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Of the 40 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

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Living in Wheat Ridge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$600k
Typical market rent
$1,883/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Supportive, team-based environment
Opportunity to grow clinical skills
Exposure to advanced imaging technology
Flexible PRN scheduling