Diagnostic Radiology Technologist - Imaging & Patient Care

Advocate Health; Indian Trail (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in North Carolina seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging and support patient care. This role requires graduation from an approved Radiologic Technology program and ARRT certification (or eligibility, with registration within 12 months).

CPR certification is required. The incumbent must maintain accurate patient records, ensure equipment readiness, and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Minimum six months experience as a diagnostic Radiologic Technologist preferred.
• One year experience with patients preferred.
• Registered and certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Registry eligible and must become registered within 12 months of hire.
• BCLS (CPR) certification.
• Certifications from other areas of specialty required.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to hospital standards and promotes cooperation through communication and teamwork.
• Performs diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures in accordance with state regulations.
• Maintains coordination with others to accomplish work objectives.
• Ensures readiness of emergency equipment and supplies.
• Maintains knowledge of procedures, equipment and systems; ensures availability of supplies and readiness of equipment.
• Ensures accurate patient records via data entry, validation and archival of images.
• Performs competency for point of care testing where assigned.
• Provides instruction and consultation to health care personnel and patients.
• Provides emergency on-call coverage after hours.
• Provides age-appropriate care according to guidelines.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Professional interaction with doctors

Maintain daily schedules

Clinical patient-priority skills

Adaptability to workload

Basic computer skills

Education

Graduate of approved Radiologic Technology program

Job description

Advocate Health in North Carolina seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging and support patient care. This role requires graduation from an approved Radiologic Technology program and ARRT certification (or eligibility, with registration within 12 months).

CPR certification is required. The incumbent must maintain accurate patient records, ensure equipment readiness, and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff.