Radiologic Technologist - Urgent Care, Knightdale

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Commitment bonus of $15,000

Job summary

Duke University Health System in Knightdale is looking for a dedicated Radiologic Technologist. This full-time role involves performing various radiographic tasks while ensuring optimal patient care and adherence to safety guidelines.

New graduates and experienced professionals are encouraged to apply. The position comes with a $15,000 commitment bonus and opportunities for career growth within the health system.

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA-approved School of Radiology Technology required.
• ARRT certification and BLS certification needed.
• New graduates and experienced technologists welcome.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks involved in operating x-ray equipment.
• Position patients for each anatomical view.
• Accurately process images for optimal quality.

Skills

Operating x-ray equipment

Patient positioning

Radiographic exposure techniques

Education

Completion of an AMA-approved School of Radiology Technology

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 Urgent Care, Knightdale

Location: Duke Urgent Care, 162 Legacy Oaks Dr, Knightdale, NC 27545

Work Schedule: Full-Time, (3) 12-hour shifts 7:45 AM - 8:15 PM 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 in Knightdale is a Group Practice with one location and seven physicians that cover four 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.
• 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

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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