Radiologic Technologist - Urgent Care

Liberty Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Hospital is seeking a full-time Radiologic Technologist for its Urgent Care department. The successful candidate performs x-ray procedures to diagnose diseases and must be competent with both fixed and mobile x-ray devices. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety and satisfaction, maintaining effective communication with staff, and participating in training for student technologists. Required qualifications include a high school diploma and completion of a 2-year accredited Radiology Technology program. This role plays a vital part in delivering patient care in a teaching facility.

Qualifications

• Competence in using both fixed and mobile x-ray devices.
• Experience in high acuity areas and surgical areas.
• Participation in training of student technologists.

Responsibilities

• Perform x-ray procedures to diagnose diseases.
• Ensure patient safety and satisfaction.
• Maintain communication and provide education to staff.
• Report potential hazards to leadership.

Education

High School Graduate

2 year accredited Radiology Technology program

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Radiologic Technologist - Urgent Care

Days - Full Time
Liberty Hospital Urgent Care Shoal Creek

Position Summary / Career Interest

The Radiologic Technologist performs x-ray procedures to produce images for the purpose of diagnosing disease processes. Procedures can be performed at various locations throughout the Main Campus and at hospital associated imaging facilities. Competence is required for both fixed and mobile x-ray devices. Experience is required in high acuity areas, surgical areas and less acute out-patient customers. Radiologic Technologists are expected to participate in the training of student technologists.

Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions

• Must be competent in the use of all x-ray equipment both fixed and mobile. Has the ability to provide this service throughout the department. Show interest and initiative in assuring that personal competency requirements are met.
• Demonstrates flexibility in reviewing new approaches in response to changing organizational and healthcare needs
• Seeks out assistance appropriately in regard to policies and procedures, patient safety, infection control and other departmental and organizational requirements. Understands, supports and practices current rules/regulations/practices both state and nationally
• Ensures that a high priority is recognized and observed by all staff relating to safety; this includes employees, patients, vendors and other customers;
• Ensures that patients are treated in a timely fashion and that patient satisfaction requires technologist participation in the transport process.
• Provides input to Radiology Physician leadership in regard to interactions that provide “World Class” care in a teaching facility. Interacts with all hospital customers to assist with patient and customer satisfaction and HCAPS scores. Participates and assists radiology leadership in the collection of information related to process improvement.
• Should be observed as a department resource by all staff and assist in providing continuing education to all responsible individuals; Serves as a role model. Ensures communication is consistent, provided in multiple forms and is effective
• Is responsible for reporting information to Radiology leadership in regard to potential hazards, safety, and or behavioral demonstrations that do not provide for a safe and “world class” healthcare environment.
• Responsible for completion of mandatory educational assignments as provided by Team Leaders, Supervisor or Assistant Director.
• Other duties and needed.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Education And Experience

• Required Education: High School Graduate
• Graduate of a 2 year accredited Radiology Technology program

Preferred Education And Experience

• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree

Licensure And Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) - State Board of Healing Arts for Kansas locations only within 90 Days
• Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Language Skills

• Additional language a plus

Knowledge Requirements

• Ability to utilize computer systems to perform patient testing and to retrieve data related to monitoring of quality and performance needs.

Time Type
Full time

Job Requisition ID
R-53612

Important Information For You To Know As You Apply

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.