Radiologic Technologist - Urgent Care, Brier Creek

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Duke Urgent Care as a Radiologic Technologist and be part of a team delivering compassionate care. You will perform x-ray procedures, ensuring safety and quality standards while supporting a diverse patient community. This full-time position offers a $15,000 commitment bonus, rewarding dedication to advancing health together.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as a certified Radiologic Technologist.
• Education includes completion of AMA approved radiology technology program.
• Certifications required: ARRT and BLS.

Responsibilities

• Operate x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated anatomical areas.
• Explain x-ray procedures to patients and position them accordingly.
• Monitor equipment during fluoroscopic procedures.

Skills

Radiographic exposure techniques

Patient positioning

Radiation safety guidelines

Image processing

BLS certification

Education

Completion of an AMA approved School of Radiology Technology

ARRT 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 Urgent Care, Brier Creek Location: Duke Urgent Care 10211 Alm St. Ste 1200, Raleigh, NC 27617 Work Schedule : Full-Time, (3) 12-hour shifts 7:45AM - 8:15PM with full week rotations

***This position is eligible for a $15,000 commitment bonus***

Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced Radiologic Technologist who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Duke Urgent Care, Brier Creek, is a Group Practice with one location and fifteen physicians that cover three specialty areas of medicine. Duke urgent care doctors treat infants, children, and adults with minor injuries and illnesses when their primary care provider is unavailable, after hours, or when their condition is not serious and does not require emergency services. 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

Required Qualifications:

Education:

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

Experience:

At least one year of experience as a certified Radiologic Technologist

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

ARRT certification

BLS certification

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