Radiology Technologist- Gastonia OUC

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Nouvelle-Calédonie; On-site; EUR 45,594 - 61,376; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

OrthoCarolina is seeking a full-time Radiology Technologist for the Gastonia OUC location. The role involves providing diagnostic radiographs while ensuring radiation safety and patient protection. Work hours are Monday–Friday, 12:00pm to 9:30pm, with focus on quality imaging and patient care.

Responsibilities include positioning patients, explaining procedures, and maintaining records. Requires ARRT eligibility, orthopedic experience, and CPR is recommended.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technologist program approved by ARRT and AMA.
• Minimum of one year experience as an x-ray tech with orthopedic background.
• ARRT registry eligible.
• Current CPR certification recommended.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in positioning of all radiological procedures as prescribed by departmental policy.
• Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm understanding and address questions.
• Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations with appropriate protection.
• Logs radiological procedures completed and processes charges and paperwork.

Skills

Radiology equipment operation

DR/CR imaging systems

Equipment troubleshooting

Patient positioning

Radiation safety

Education

Radiologic Technologist program graduate

ARRT registry eligible

Job description

AtOrthoCarolina, our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success. We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other to uphold the standards of excellence and promote an environment of teamwork throughout the organization. OrthoCarolina has 43 unique care locations with over 1300 professionals who share a common goal to make lives better. Our employees are eligible for a full spectrum of benefits including paid company holidays, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

We have an opportunity with OrthoCarolina for a Full time Radiology Technologist with our OrthoCarolina Gastonia OUC office location. This position is Monday‑Friday 12:00pm to 9:30pm.

The Radiology Technologist will provide diagnostic quality radiographs for physicians and/or physician assistants while protecting employees and patients from unnecessary radiation and usage of appropriate protection standards.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates competency in positioning of all radiological procedures as prescribed by departmental policy.
• Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients’ understanding and address any questions or concerns.
• Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations and provides patient with radiation protection and safety in accordance with prescribed methods.
• Logs radiological procedures completed, processes charges and related paperwork using computer equipment as directed.
• Maintains cleanliness of examination rooms and stocks necessary medical and/or radiological supplies in the department. Compliance with all OrthoCarolina policy and procedures.
• Assists with the transportation of patients between the examination module(s) and the Radiology department. Assists with patient flow in the examination module(s) as directed by a supervisor.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate various manufacturer types of Radiology suite equipment, (i.e. Siemens/GE/Philips).
• Skill in proficient use of various manufacturer types of Digital Radiology (DR) and Computer Radiology (CR) reader systems.
• Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
• Skill in positioning patients properly and performing quality diagnostic radiographs.
• Observes safety and security procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technologist program approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the American Medical Association.
• Minimum of one year experience as an x‑ray tech with an orthopedic background.
• Professional license or certification requirements:
• Registered Radiology Tech by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) registry eligible.
• Current CPR certification recommended.

OUC clinic hours

Monday‑Friday 5:30pm‑9:30pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am‑2pm

Employee Type

Regular