Radiologic Technologist

Cone Health Medical Group; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health Medical Group in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform X-ray and diagnostic imaging under supervision, prepare patients, position them, operate equipment, and minimize radiation. You will follow physician instructions, explain procedures to patients, ensure quality images, document procedures, and communicate with the care team.

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent and graduation from a radiology/imaging program; ARRT (R) certification and CPR

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and graduation from radiology/imaging program.
• ARRT (R) certification and CPR certification (American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare)

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patient communication

Radiologic imaging

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent; graduate of Radiology/Imaging program

ARRT (R) certification; CPR (American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare)

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

Licensure/Certification/Listing

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