Radiology Technologist

OrthoCarolina; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

OrthoCarolina is seeking a Radiology Technologist to join our imaging team in the Charlotte area. The Radiology Technologist will perform diagnostic radiographs for physicians while ensuring maximum patient safety and adherence to protection standards.

Essential functions include positioning, communication with patients, operating radiology equipment, and accurate documentation. Regular duties cover maintaining room cleanliness, stocking supplies, and assisting patient flow under supervision.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT-accepted Radiologic Technologist program.
• Minimum of one year experience as an x-ray technologist with orthopedic background.
• ARRT registration or registry-eligible.
• Current CPR certification recommended.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in positioning radiological procedures as prescribed by policy.
• Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain history, and address questions.
• Positions patients and selects exposure factors with radiation protection per method.
• Logs radiological procedures, processes charges and related paperwork.
• Maintains cleanliness of examination rooms and stocks supplies in the department.
• Assists with transportation of patients between modules and manages patient flow as directed.

Skills

Radiology equipment operation

DR/CR reader proficiency

Equipment troubleshooting

Patient positioning

Safety & radiation protection

Education

ARRT-accepted Radiologic Technologist program graduate

Tools

Radiology equipment (Siemens/GE/Philips)

DR/CR reader systems

Job description

AtOrthoCarolina, our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success. We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other to uphold the standards of excellence and promote an environment of teamwork throughout the organization.OrthoCarolinahas 43 unique care locations with over 1300 professionals who share a common goal to make lives better.

• Our employees are eligible for a full spectrum of benefits including paid company holidays, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

To learn more about Team OC please visit https://www.orthocarolina.com/about-us

We have an opportunity foraRadiologyTechnologistinourOrthoCarolinaoffice.

The Radiology Technologist willprovidediagnostic quality radiographs for physicians and/or physician assistants while protecting employees and patients from unnecessary radiation and usageofappropriate protectionstandards.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates competency in positioning of all radiological proceduresas prescribed bydepartmental policy.

• Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients’understandingand address any questions or concerns.

• Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations and providespatientwith radiation protection and safetyin accordance withprescribed methods.

• Logsradiological procedures completed,processescharges and related paperwork using computer equipment as directed.

• Maintains cleanliness of examination rooms andstocksnecessary medical and/or radiological supplies in the department. Compliance with allOrthoCarolinapolicyand procedures.

• Assistswith the transportation of patients between the examination module(s) and the Radiology department.Assistwith patient flow in the examination module(s) as directed by a supervisor.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability tooperatevarious manufacturer types of Radiology suite equipment, (i.e.Siemens/GE/Philips).

• Skill in proficient use of various manufacturer types of Digital Radiology (DR) and Computer Radiology (CR) reader systems.

• Skill inidentifyingequipment problems and correcting or notifyingsupervisor.

• Skill in positioning patients properly and performing quality diagnostic radiographs.

• Observes safety and security procedures.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technologist program approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the American Medical Association.

• Minimum of one year experience as an x-ray tech with an orthopedic background.

• Professional license or certification requirements:

• Registered Radiology Tech by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (AART) or ARRT registry eligible.

• Current CPR certificationrecommended.

Employee Type

Regular

Certifications

CPR - Other, Registered Radiology Tech - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist

Work Experience

Clinical Experience