Radiologic Technologist - Primary Care, Waverly Place

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

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 commitment bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Health in Cary, NC is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic procedures and support imaging services across Duke Primary Care.

The role requires ARRT certification and offers a full-time schedule with opportunities for professional growth within the Duke University Health System. A $15,000 commitment bonus and relocation assistance are available.

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA approved School of Radiology Technology and ARRT Certification.
• New graduates and experienced technologists welcomed to apply.
• ARRT and BLS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate x-ray equipment to capture radiographs with proper exposure.
• Explain procedures to patients and ensure comfort and safety.
• Position patients using appropriate devices and protective gear.
• Monitor ancillary equipment and assist fluoroscopic procedures.
• Process images for quality and document results for interpretation.
• Provide orientation and training to new technologists and internees.

Skills

Radiology procedures

Patient positioning

Image quality assessment

Communication with patients

Education

AMA approved Radiology Technology program

ARRT 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, Waverly Place

Location: Duke Primary Care, Waverly Place

540 New Waverly Pl Suite 200, Cary, NC 27518

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

This position is eligible 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, Waverly, is a Family Practice with one location and ten 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 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.

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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