Radiologic Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging

Duke University Health System; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Raleigh Hospital, a campus of Duke University Hospital, seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic imaging in the OR, ER, and GI departments. The role includes patient interaction, image processing, and ensuring safety and quality of exams at Duke Raleigh Hospital in Raleigh, NC.

Full-time 3rd shift with weekend option and a commitment bonus of $15,000 plus relocation assistance for qualifying candidates.

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA approved School of Radiology Technology or ARRT Certification.
• Minimum 1 year of experience preferred.
• ARRT certification and BLS certification required/preferred as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Operate x-ray equipment to produce radiographs.
• Explain procedures to patients and position them for views.
• Monitor equipment and assist physicians with fluoroscopic procedures.
• Process images and ensure documentation aligns with interpretation.
• Provide education and orientation to new technologists and trainees.

Skills

Radiology procedures

Patient communication

Education

AMA approved School of Radiology Technology

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 Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of the four Duke Health hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

Radiologic Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging

Location: Duke Raleigh Hospital

3400 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27609

Work Schedule

Full-Time, 3rd Shift, Thursday - Friday 11:00PM - 6:00AM & Saturday - Sunday 8:00PM - 6:00AM

This position is considered to be the Weekend Option and will receive the WEO premium incentive pay for the weekend hours worked

***This position is eligible for a $15,000 commitment bonus and $3,000 in relocation assistance for those relocating from over 50-miles away***

Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced or new graduate Radiologic Technologist who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. The Duke Raleigh Hospital (DRAH) campus provides a patient-friendly setting no matter where you visit us -- in our hospital’s North Pavilion, South Pavilion, or clinics. Duke Raleigh also maintains laboratory and imaging services, a pain clinic, 24/7 emergency care, community outreach, and education programs. In this role, you would be working with our Operating Room, Emergency, and Gastrointestinal departments where we have a total of 15 C-Arms, 2 Fluoroscopy rooms, and 6 portables.

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 DRAH affiliated radiology technology programs.
• Provide orientation to new technologists.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work herein. DRAH 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

Experience

Minimum 1 year of experience preferred

Level I

Must obtain ARRT certification within one year of employment.

Level II

Minimum of two years' experience as a diagnostic radiology technologist.

Level III

A minimum of 4 years' experience within specialty modality in which they are seeking promotion

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

• ARRT certification
• BLS certification

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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