Radiologic Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

At Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, we are seeking a Radiology Technologist to support the imaging services across inpatient, outpatient, ED, and OR settings.

Responsibilities include configuring radiographic equipment for proper exposure, instructing patients, and ensuring image quality. The role requires ARRT certification or ability to obtain it within 12 months and BLS certification, with career growth within DUHS imaging.

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA approved School of Radiology Technology or ARRT Certification.
• BLS certification.
• ARRT certification or ability to obtain ARRT within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated areas.
• Explain x-ray procedures to patients and position them appropriately.
• Monitor equipment and assist with fluoroscopic procedures and special radiographic procedures.
• Ensure accurate image processing and paperwork matching for interpretation.
• Understand and use the Image Archival System.

Skills

X-ray procedures

Patient positioning

Radiology equipment operation

Communication

Education

AMA approved School of Radiology Technology or ARRT Certification

BLS certification

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke Regional Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.

Location: 3643 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704

Work Schedule: Fulltime, Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm

Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced Radiology Technologist who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. The Duke Regional Hospital (DRH) has 388 inpatient beds and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. In this role there are four rooms, five portables, and C-Arms that primarily work to serve our inpatients, outpatients, ED, and OR.

What You Will Do

• Perform a variety of tasks involved in operating x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated anatomical areas of interest. Adjust equipment for proper radiographic exposure techniques in accordance with radiation safety guidelines.
• Explain x-ray procedures to patients.
• Position patients for each anatomical view using positioning assistance devices and protective equipment as necessary.
• Monitor accessory equipment and assist the physician with fluoroscopic procedures and special radiographic procedures.
• Accurately process images for optimal quality. Match with appropriate paperwork for interpretation.
• Charge radiographic procedures in; able to modify orders per protocol. Demonstrate acceptable film quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors, and collimation.
• Understands and uses the Image Archival System
• Provide education and training to DUHS affiliated radiology technology programs.
• Provide orientation to new technologists.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work herein
• DUHS offers career growth and enrichment within imaging services. There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system.

Education

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an AMA approved School of Radiology Technology or ARRT Certification

Degrees, Licensure, And/or Certification

BLS certification

ARRT certification or ability to obtain ARRT within 12-months of employment

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

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