Radiologic Technologist - Primary Care, Blue Ridge

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Primary Care, part of Duke University Health System, is hiring a Radiologic Technologist at the Blue Ridge location. This full-time position involves operating x-ray equipment, ensuring radiographic safety, and supporting physicians with fluoroscopic procedures and image processing. Eligible for a $15,000 commitment bonus and $3,000 relocation assistance.

New graduates and experienced technologists are welcome. ARRT certification and BLS are required to apply.

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA approved School of Radiology Technology and ARRT Certification
• ARRT certification and BLS required for employment
• New graduates and experienced technologists welcome

Responsibilities

• Operate x-ray equipment to obtain radiographs of designated anatomical areas.
• Explain x-ray procedures to patients and ensure safety guidelines are followed.
• Position patients and use protective equipment as needed.
• Assist physician with fluoroscopic and other radiographic procedures.
• Process images for optimal quality and document results.

Education

AMA approved School of Radiology Technology

ARRT Certification

BLS certification

Tools

Image Archival System

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 Primary Care

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Primary Care, which offers family, adolescent, and internal medicine services as well as urgent, general pediatric, and virtual care at nearly 50 clinic locations across central North Carolina.

Radiologic Technologist - Duke Primary Care, Blue Ridge

Location: Duke Primary Care, Blue Ridge

3633 Harden Rd. Suite 100Raleigh, NC 27607

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

***This position is eligibel for a $15,000 commitment bonus as well as $3,000 in relocation assistance***

Duke University Health System seeks to hire a Radiologic Technologist who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Duke Primary Care, Blue Ridge, is a Family Practice with one location and eight physicians which include family doctors, internal medicine doctors, pediatricians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants to provide medical care for children, teens, and adults. Our practice specializes in Emergency, Family, Geriatric, and Internal Medicine as well as Pediatrics and Primary Care. We also provide lab work and X-Rays on site. .

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 therein

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.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

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

Experience:

New graduate and experienced technologists welcome

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:

ARRT certification

BLS certification

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