Radiology Technologist Associate - Atrium Health Cabarrus - PRN

Atrium Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health seeks a dedicated team member to perform patient care duties in radiology. This role involves assisting with diagnostic x-rays and supporting patient activities under supervision. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant clinical experience, and will contribute to a team-focused environment.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits packages

Paid time off

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preliminary coursework in medical imaging is needed.
• Clinical experience aligned with education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic diagnostic x-rays under supervision.
• Assists patients with exam preparation and safety.
• Supports administrative and quality assurance tasks.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Medical clerical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This position is sign-on bonus eligible. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for comprehensive benefits packages, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.

Atrium Health Cabarrus is a 457-bed, not-for-profit hospital located in Concord, NC. The facility employs over 4,200 staff members providing services through extensive inpatient and outpatient networks, including the Jeff Gordon Children's Center, Hayes Family Center, and Batte Cancer Center, part of Atrium Health's Levine Cancer Institute.

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Job Summary

Performs various patient care duties and professional activities to facilitate patient care and treatment, under the supervision of a radiology technologist. Assists in monitoring patient activities within the department.

Essential Functions

• Performs basic diagnostic x-rays under supervision.
• Assists patients with questions regarding procedures.
• Prepares patients for exams and ensures safety in the absence of the technologist.
• Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast media as directed for administration by licensed practitioners or certified personnel.
• Supports physicians and technologists in diagnostic exams across various modalities (Rad/Fluoro, CT, IR, Mammography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET, Ultrasound), including contrast media procedures.
• Retrieves patient orders and requisitions in RIS, EMR, or other workflow applications.
• Assists patients with bathroom needs and other clinical support tasks.
• Supports administrative duties, quality assurance, safety, and compliance requirements.

Physical Requirements

Requires moderate to heavy lifting and moving of patients, equipment, and supplies. Occasional standing, walking, and sitting. Frequent stretching, bending, twisting, squatting, or kneeling. May be exposed to physical conditions like walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, and moving equipment. Must follow radiation safety, MRI safety, and infection control guidelines.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED, with preliminary coursework in a medical imaging field. Clinical experience aligned with educational pursuits in medical imaging. Medical clerical skills are preferred.