Radiologic Technologist - Primary Care, Waverly Place

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 commitment bonus

$3,000 relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke University Health System is seeking a Radiologic Technologist for Duke Primary Care, Waverly Place in Cary, NC. The role involves operating x-ray equipment, explaining procedures to patients, and ensuring high-quality imaging.

Applicants should have ARRT certification and AMA-accredited radiology education, with willingness to train others and participate in on-site imaging services at the Duke Primary Care location.

Qualifications

• Completion of AMA approved School of Radiology Technology and ARRT Certification.
• BLS certification required.
• ARRT certification maintained as part of ongoing licensure.

Responsibilities

• Operate x-ray equipment to produce radiographs with proper exposure and safety.
• Explain procedures to patients and prepare them for imaging.
• Position patients and use protective devices to obtain accurate views.
• Monitor analysis equipment and assist with fluoroscopic procedures as needed.
• Process images for interpretation and ensure paperwork matches.
• Accurately code and bill radiographic procedures per protocol for accuracy.
• Utilize the Image Archival System for image storage and retrieval.
• Provide orientation and training to new radiology technologists.

Skills

X-ray operation

Patient communication

Radiology safety

Patient positioning

Education

AMA approved Radiology Technology program

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 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.

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

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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