Radiologic Technologist - Urgent Care, Holly Springs

Duke Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health’s Duke Urgent Care in Holly Springs seeks a Radiologic Technologist to operate x-ray equipment, position patients, and produce high-quality images for timely diagnosis.

Compensation includes a $15,000 commitment bonus and $3,000 relocation assistance for eligible candidates relocating from over 50 miles away, with full-time schedules and 12-hour shifts. DUHS supports professional growth and cross-campus collaboration.

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA approved School of Radiology Technology and ARRT Certification.
• ARRT Certification and BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operate x-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated anatomical areas with proper exposure
• Explain x-ray procedures to patients and position them accordingly
• Monitor and assist with fluoroscopic and special radiographic procedures
• Process images for quality and match with paperwork for interpretation
• Charge radiographic procedures per protocol and ensure film quality standards
• Provide education and training to DUHS radiology programs and orientation to new technologists
• Perform related duties incidental to imaging services and support career growth within the department

Skills

Radiologic equipment operation

Patient positioning

Patient education

Radiation safety

Imaging workflow

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 Urgent Care, Holly Springs

Location: Duke Urgent Care, Holly Springs

401 Irving Pkwy #130, Holly Springs, NC 27540

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 and $3,000 in relocation assistance for those relocating from over 50-miles away***

Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced Radiologic Technologist who will embrace its mission of Advancing Health Together. Duke Urgent Care in Holly Springs is part of Duke Health and provides care for infants, children, and adults experiencing minor illnesses and injuries. The clinic treats patients when their primary care provider is unavailable, outside regular office hours, or when their condition does not require emergency services. The Holly Springs location offers on-site laboratory services and X-rays, allowing patients to receive timely diagnostic testing and treatment in one convenient location

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.

Level I

• Must obtain certification within 18 months of employment.

Level II

• Minimum of two years' experience as a diagnostic radiology technologist.

Level III

• A minimum of 4 years' experience within specialty modality in which they are seeking promotion.

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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