Radiology Technologist Associate - Student Tech

Atrium Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Cabarrus is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to support diagnostic imaging operations. You will perform basic radiography under supervision, assist patients, and help ensure safety and efficiency in the imaging workflow.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with medical imaging coursework and BLS certification. Clinical experience in medical imaging is preferred. This on-site role emphasizes patient care and collaboration with the radiology team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with coursework toward a medical imaging field.
• BLS certification required.
• Clinical experience in medical imaging preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic diagnostic x-rays under supervision of a radiology technologist.
• Assists in patient questions and prepares patients for exams.
• Supports administration and workflow in RIS/EMR and imaging areas.

Skills

Basic radiography procedures

Patient care support

Radiology workflow support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical imaging coursework

Tools

RIS/EMR systems

Imaging equipment operation

Job description

Atrium Health Cabarrus is a regional 457-bed, not-for-profit hospital in Concord, NC. Morethan 4,200 hospital employees provide services through an extensive inpatient and outpatient network, including Jeff Gordon Children's Center, Hayes Family Center and Batte Cancer Center, part of Atrium Health's Levine Cancer Institute.

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Performs a variety of patient care duties and other professional activities as needed to facilitate patient care and treatment. Performs under the supervision of a radiology technologist. 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 exam and ensures patient safety in the absence of the radiology technologist.
• Obtains medications, radiopharmaeceuticals, or contrast media materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist or registered nurse.
• Assists physicians and technologists in the performance of diagnostic exams based on assigned modality and career pursuits (Rad/Fluro, CT, IR, Mammography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET, Ultrasound) to include procedures requiring the administration of 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 to restrooms, with bedpans, urinals and other ancillary clinical support needs as required.
• Assists with administrative duties, quality assurance, safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements.

Physical Requirements

Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies. Occasional standing, walking, and sitting during normal operation. Frequently may be required to stretch, bend twist, squat or kneel in the daily operation of the assigned clinical area. May be exposed to various physical conditions throughout the day such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, being near moving equipment. Required to use 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 affiliated with the pursuit of career in medical imaging; Medical clerical skills preferred. BLS required.