Radiology Technologist

OrthoCarolina; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoCarolina is seeking a Radiology Technologist for their Shelby office. The role involves providing high-quality radiographs, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining departmental standards. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience, particularly in orthopedic settings. Join a team committed to making lives better through exceptional patient care.

Benefits

Paid company holidays

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technologist program.
• Minimum of one year experience as an x-ray tech with orthopedic background.
• Registered Radiology Tech by ARRT or registry eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provides diagnostic quality radiographs while ensuring patient safety.
• Communicates procedures and addresses patient concerns.
• Maintains cleanliness of examination rooms and stocks necessary supplies.
• Assists with transportation of patients.

Skills

Diagnostic Imaging

Patient Care

Patient Communications

Radiology

Education

Radiologic Technologist program

Job description

At OrthoCarolina , 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. OrthoCarolina has 43 unique care locations with over 1 3 00 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 for a Radiology Technologist i n our OrthoCarolina Shelby office .

The Radiology Technologist will provide diagnostic quality radiographs for physicians and/or physician assistants while protecting employees and patients from unnecessary radiation and usage of appropriate protection standards.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates competency in positioning of all radiological procedures as prescribed by departmental policy.

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

• Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations and provides patient with radiation protection and safety in accordance with prescribed methods.

• Logs radiological procedures completed, processes charges and related paperwork using computer equipment as directed.

• Maintains cleanliness of examination rooms and stocks necessary medical and/or radiological supplies in the department. Compliance with all OrthoCarolina policy and procedures.

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

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to operate various 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 in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.

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

• Observes safety and security procedures.

Qualifi cations :

• 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 certification recommended .

Employee Type Regular Qualifications Skills Diagnostic Imaging, Medical Imaging, Medical Laboratories, Medical Records Management, Patient Care, Patient Communications, Phlebotomy, RadiologyEducation Certifications CPR - Other, Registered Radiology Tech - American Registry of Radiologic TechnologistLanguage Work Experience Clinical Experience