Radiologic Technologist

Cone Health; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health in Greensboro, NC seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform imaging procedures under supervision, ensuring patient safety and high-quality images. You will position patients, operate radiology equipment, and minimize radiation exposure while following documentation standards.

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of a Radiology or imaging program; ARRT certification or equivalent is typical for this role.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from a Radiology, Imaging or related program.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Follow physicians’ instructions on imaging areas.
• Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and increase understanding.
• Position patients and adjust imaging equipment for quality images.
• Minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff.
• Follow shielding techniques to ensure accurate imaging.
• Complete documentation for each procedure to maintain patient records.

Skills

Patient positioning

Radiation safety

Equipment operation

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma

Radiology program graduate

Job description

The Radiologic Technologist performs medical exams using X-rays or other diagnostic imaging examinations on patients to create images of specific parts of the body. The images are then interpreted by a doctor for diagnosis and monitoring of disease. Working under direct supervision, this position prepares patients for the exams, moves patients to the correct position, operates the equipment, and uses their knowledge and skill to minimize the radiation dose to the patient.

Essential Job Function

• Follows instructions from physicians regarding which area of the patient’s body needs imaging.
• Talks the patient through the procedure and answer questions to lower their anxiety and increase their understanding of the procedure.
• Positions the patient correctly and adjusts the imaging equipment to the specified position to create quality images of specific parts of the body.
• Prevents unnecessary radiation exposure both to themselves and to the patient.
• Follows correct techniques and procedures such as patient shielding to ensure adherence to ensure accurate and reliable diagnostic imaging services.
• Completes required documentation for each procedure to ensure proper patient records and facilitate seamless communication among healthcare providers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent; Graduate of a Radiology, Imaging or related educational program.

Experience

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

• Required: ARRT (R) | Radiologic Technologist - DxBLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare.