Radiology Technologist - Buck Creek
Listed compensation
$34.05-$47/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.
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.
- $15,000 Sign On Bonus, Relocation, and Housing Assistance Available!
- Vail Health is a great place to work with outstanding benefits including:
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Childcare Reimbursement program
- $1,000 Well Being Credit (get reimbursed for your ski pass, gym memberships, and more)
- $250 in Education Funds (use towards continuing education)
About the Opportunity
Performs diagnostic examinations, ensures image quality, patient safety, radiation safety, and patient and physician satisfaction.
What You Will Do
- Performs all radiographic examinations according to Vail Health Protocols.
- Assists Radiologist with all fluoroscopic procedures.
- Operates large C-arm and O-arm under the direction of the surgeon.
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.
Maintains constructive collaborative communication with patients, families, physicians, co-workers, and other members of health care team to contribute to continuity of care.
Maintains established department policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality assurance, safety, environmental standards, radiation protection standards, infection control standards, and universal precautions.
Maintains working knowledge and use of the Vail Health HIS and PACS computer systems to ensure quality patient documentation.
Monitor supply inventory and notify appropriate staff for ordering when stock is low. Keep exam and dressing rooms stocked and neat.
Role models the principles of a Just Culture.
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.
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
Performs diagnostic radiographic examinations and assists radiologists with fluoroscopic procedures while ensuring patient and radiation safety. Maintains accurate documentation within the hospital's HIS and PACS systems while collaborating with the healthcare team.
Requirements
Requires completion of educational and clinical requirements for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory, and one year of radiology experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
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 ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k 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, 45% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$82k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Radiologic Technology listings in Colorado | 14 active | 1,196 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 45% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $15k sign-on · loan repayment | US healthcare professional listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Radiologic Technology listings | 325 in the last 30 days | 167 the 30 days before (+95%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Radiologic Technology pay trend | +6.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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