Urgent Care Radiology Technician

Lifepoint Health; Waynesville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

401(k) with company match

Professional Development Opportunities

Mental Health Services

Job summary

Lifepoint Health in Waynesville, NC is seeking a Radiology Tech for our Urgent Care Team. This role is essential for providing quality care and support to patients requiring immediate assistance. You will handle patient imaging procedures and ensure safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should hold a Radiologic Technologist license and a degree from an approved program. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and career growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Current state Radiologic Technologist license.
• Hospital training during two years of Radiologic Technologist program.
• Experience in x-ray departments, clinics, or medical offices.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and educate about procedures.
• Prepare and administer contrast media as needed.
• Monitor patient condition and respond to changes.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgement

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

Degree from an approved course in Radiologic Technology

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Radiology Tech – Urgent Care

Schedule: PRN, Variable

Your experience matters

Haywood Regional Hospital 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 Tech 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

Join our Urgent Care Team consisting of 2 Providers, Registered Nurse (RN), Rad Tech and Lab Assistant. We are a walk-in clinic that treats injuries or illnesses requiring immediate care, but not serious enough to require an ER visit. Hours of operation: 7 days a week, 8:00am-6:30pm. This position offers the opportunity to care for the needs of our community and helps offload the ER so that they can care for emergent patients.

How you’ll contribute

• 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.

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 — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• 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.

What we’re looking for

Applicants should have a current state Radiologic Technologist license and possess a degree from an approved course in Radiologic Technology. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• Hospital training during two years of Radiologic Technologist program.
• Experience in other x-ray departments, clinics, or medical offices highly desired.
• Must be a member of American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or registry eligible and maintain registry once received.
• Desirable to belong to national, state and/or local societies.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

More about Haywood Regional Hospital

Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is a 154-bed acute hospital and includes 11 multi-specialty clinics that have been offering exceptional care to the Haywood County community for over 97 years. The campus, located in Clyde, is also home to the 54,000 square foot Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center, and the 44,000 square foot Outpatient Care Center. HRMC also operates two urgent care centers in the county. We are proud to be recognized for an “A” hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group, The Joint Commission National Quality Approval, Screening Center of Excellence with Lung Cancer Alliance, accredited Chest Pain Center from American College of Cardiology, and Center of Excellence from Addario Lung Cancer Foundation.

EEOC Statement

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