Radiology Technician

Socket.dev; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & disability insurance

Tuition assistance & 401(k)

Well-being programs

Career development

Job summary

Frye Care Orthopedics and Neurosurgery in Hickory, NC is seeking a dedicated Radiology Technician to join our team. You will collaborate with physicians and radiology staff to provide high-quality imaging services.

This full-time days role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with a sign-on bonus of $8,000 and comprehensive benefits. Join Lifepoint Health’s mission to deliver compassionate care and help communities stay healthier through expert imaging and patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Science required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice when ordered.
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports changes as appropriate; prepares equipment and supplies.
• Selects exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implements safety standards and quality control procedures on equipment; troubleshoots malfunctions as needed.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedures; analyzes results and addresses image quality issues.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work with minimal supervision

Team player

Stress management

Education

Associate Degree in Science

Bachelor's degree preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS)

ARRT certification

Job description

Facility Name:

Frye Care Orthopedics and Neurosurgery

Position:

Radiology Technician

schedule:

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, no weekends or Holidays

Shift:

Full-Time Days

Sign on Bonus:

$8,000

Your experience matters:

Frye Care Orthopedics and Neurosurgery is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Radiology Technician joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team:

Frye Care Orthopedics and Neurosurgery team includes experienced doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants across many areas of medicine. Whether you're managing a chronic condition, recovering from an injury, or coming in for a routine check-up, we’re here to help—with care you can count on, just around the corner. Frye Care Orthopedics and Neurosurgery provides patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you

What we are Looking for:

We are looking for a dynamic Radiology Technician who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!

Why join us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Essential Functions:

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate Prepares equipment and supplies.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results

Required Skills:

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Education/Certification:

• Associate Degree in Science required Bachelor's degree preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)

EEOC Statement:

Frye Regional medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.