Radiology Technologist Associate Ultrasound - Atrium Health Pineville - PRN

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. In this role, you will assist in various radiology procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort while performing basic diagnostic x-rays. You’ll be part of a dynamic team that emphasizes professional growth and offers robust benefits, including a sign-on bonus. This position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a major healthcare hub, where you can make a meaningful impact on patient experiences and outcomes. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to advance your career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Robust Benefits Packages

Paid Time Off

Opportunities for Career Advancement

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform basic diagnostic x-rays under supervision of a radiology technologist.
• Assist in patient preparation and safety during exams.
• Support administrative tasks in the RIS and EMR systems.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiology Procedures

Medical Imaging

Communication Skills

Clerical Skills

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Coursework in Medical Imaging

Tools

Radiology Information System (RIS)

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

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 Pineville opened its doors in 1987, a personal brand of care to South Charlotte, Ballantyne, Fort Mill, Rock Hill and beyond. Over the past few decades, we have expanded this campus from its small roots built on former farmland, Atrium Health Pineville has evolved into a major health care hub that provides access to a higher level of care than any other hospital in the area. With unrivaled expertise from Atrium Health specialty care programs, we provide leading-edge healthcare in a local setting. Patients also have access to other highly specialized services, from robotic surgery and neurosurgery to pediatric urology and beyond.

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Job Summary

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, radiopharmaceuticals, 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.