Radiology Technologist – Atrium Health Matthews Internal Medicine FT

Advocate Health; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Matthews, NC is seeking a Radiologic Technologist trained in Radiologic Technology with ARRT registration. The role performs diagnostic imaging procedures, maintains patient records, and supports safety and quality in every exam.

Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff, participate in departmental training, and respond to emergencies as needed. Excellent communication and computer skills are required, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT certification or eligibility required/expected.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to hospital standards and promotes a cooperative work environment.
• Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Keeps informed about changes in policies and procedures.
• Participates in in-service and educational offerings.
• Performs diagnostic/therapeutic imaging procedures per state regulations.
• Maintains accurate patient records via data entry and archiving of images.
• Provides instruction to healthcare personnel and patients to improve care.
• Provides emergency on-call coverage after normal hours.
• Delivers age-appropriate care according to guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Clinical imaging skills

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology

ARRT registration eligibility

Job description

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology. Minimum six months experience as a diagnostic Radiologic Technologist preferred. One year experience with patients preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

Registered and certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Registry eligible and must become registered within 12 months of hire. Certifications from other areas of specialty required. BCLS (CPR) certification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.

• Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

• Assumes responsibility for keeping informed about changes in policies and procedures.

• Participates in departmental in-service and educational offerings. Contributes to the overall quality of services.

• Performs or assists in performing diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures in accordance with the applicable state Regulation for Protection Against Radiation.

• Maintains appropriate education and credentials.

• Maintains coordination of activities with others to accomplish work objectives.

• Ensures readiness of emergency equipment and supplies; recognizes and reacts appropriately to potential emergencies.

• Maintains knowledge of procedures, equipment and systems used to perform job functions.

• Ensures availability of supplies and readiness of equipment.

• Ensures accurate patient records via correct data entry, validation and archival of images.

• Performs and maintains competency for point of care testing as assigned, ensuring compliance with WFBH Point of Care policies and with applicable state and federal regulations (where applicable).

• Provides instruction, education and consultation to health care personnel and patients to promote improved quality of patient care.

• Provides emergency on-call coverage after normal working hours as required.

• Provides age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with Age/Development Specific Guidelines for the age groups served when participating in patient care.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to communicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses and other ancillary professional staff

• Ability to maintain daily schedules

• Clinical skills to enable recognition and to function accordingly in relation to priorities of patient needs

• Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands

• Basic computer skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Clean work area

• Frequent exposure to infections, contagious diseases, to the risk of bloodborne diseases

• Exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes

• Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards

• Frequent exposure to radiation, flammable and explosive gas hazards

• Exposure to a variety of electro-mechanical/power equipment

• Possible exposure to odorous chemicals, specimens, housekeeping cleaning agents and chemicals

• Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment

• Exposure to varying and unpredictable situations, and unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness)

• Handles emergency or crisis situations

• Subject to long, irregular hours

• Handles absentee replacement on short notice