Radiology Technologist Associate - Atrium Health Mercy Ultrasound - PRN

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician for its radiology department. This role involves performing diagnostic x-rays, assisting patients and staff, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant coursework in medical imaging, along with clinical experience.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Robust Benefits Packages

Paid Time Off

Opportunities for Career Advancement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Coursework toward a certificate or degree in medical imaging preferred.
• Clinical experience related to medical imaging desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic diagnostic x-rays under supervision.
• Prepares patients for exams ensuring their safety.
• Assists physicians and technologists during diagnostic exams.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Clinical Support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Coursework in Medical Imaging

Job description

Overview

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

Atrium Health Mercy, a facility of Carolinas Medical Center, is one of two CMC locations and is 1.3 miles from CMC. For more than 100 years, Atrium Health Mercy has treated patients with a combination of human compassion and leading-edge medical expertise. Atrium Health Mercy is a full-service community hospital, specializing in the care of seniors, complex foot and ankle surgery, hip and knee surgery, bariatric surgery, and women’s pelvic health.

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Job Summary

Performs a variety of patient care duties and other professional activities to facilitate patient care and treatment. Performs under the supervision of a radiology technologist and assists in monitoring the flow of patient activities in the department.

Essential Functions

• Performs basic diagnostic x-rays supervised by a radiology technologist.
• Identifies and assists patients with questions about procedures.
• Prepares patients for exams and ensures patient safety in the absence of the radiology technologist.
• Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast media materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
• Assists physicians and technologists in diagnostic exams based on assigned modality and career pursuits (Rad/Fluro, CT, IR, Mammography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET, Ultrasound), including procedures requiring contrast media.
• Retrieves patient orders and requisitions while supporting administrative or miscellaneous work tasks in the RIS, EMR, or other standard applications required in the workflow for diagnostic exams.
• Assists patients with restroom needs, bedpans, urinals, and other clinical support as required.
• Supports administrative duties, quality assurance, safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements.

Physical Requirements

Requires moderate to heavy physical effort in lifting and moving patients, equipment, and supplies. Occasional standing, walking, and sitting during normal operations. Frequently may need to stretch, bend, twist, squat, or kneel in daily operations. May be exposed to various physical conditions such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, and being near moving equipment. Must follow radiation safety guidelines to prevent exposure to ionizing radiation, MRI safety, and infection control as dictated by the procedural area.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED with preliminary coursework toward a certificate or degree in a medical imaging field. Clinical experience based on the educational program related to medical imaging; medical clerical skills are preferred.