New Graduate Radiology Technologist

Job Description:

St. Mary’s Hospital
Full-Time | 40 hours/week | Benefits Eligible
Shift: Varied
Pay Range: $29.14 – $44.94/hour (based on experience)

Join Our Team at St. Mary’s Hospital

St. Mary’s Hospital is seeking a skilled and patient-focused Radiologic Technologist to join our imaging team. In this role, you will perform high-quality diagnostic imaging exams while collaborating closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to support accurate diagnosis and exceptional patient care.

This is a great opportunity for a technologist who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values precision and safety, and is committed to delivering a strong patient experience.

Position Overview

As a Radiologic Technologist, you will be responsible for performing imaging procedures using specialized equipment, ensuring quality and accuracy while maintaining patient comfort and safety throughout the exam process.

Essential Functions

• Maintain ARRT or modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions

• Verify patient identification and orders, and prepare patients for imaging procedures

• Perform exams according to established protocols and evaluate images for quality, clarity, and accuracy

• Adhere to radiation safety standards and maintain a safe working environment

• Complete studies efficiently while maintaining high standards of care and quality

• Assist with training and mentoring students and fellow technologists on procedures, positioning, and equipment

• Provide patient education, ensure comfort, and address patient concerns

• Follow infection control protocols and sterile techniques as appropriate

• Operate imaging equipment and related information systems effectively

• Maintain accurate documentation of procedures, patient data, and any adverse reactions

• Follow established protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, and quality control

• Report equipment issues and ensure compliance with departmental standards

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of anatomy and imaging techniques

• Image evaluation and quality assessment

• Proficient in equipment operation and electronic imaging systems

• Understanding of contrast protocols

• Ability to respond effectively in emergent situations

• Strong independent work ethic with a collaborative team mindset

• Clear and professional communication skills

• Strong prioritization and organizational skills

• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and patient-centered environment

Minimum Qualifications

• ARRT (R) certification (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)

• Current Radiologic Technologist license in the state of practice

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers

Why Join St. Mary’s Hospital?

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Full benefits package for full-time caregivers

• Opportunity to work alongside a collaborative, mission-driven team

• Exposure to a wide variety of patient cases in a dynamic care environment

• Support for continued professional development

If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality imaging services and making a meaningful impact on patient care, we encourage you to apply and join our team at St. Mary’s Hospital.

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:

St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City:

Grand Junction

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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

$29.14 - $44.94

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

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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