Radiology Technologist - FSED Kannapolis

Advocate Health; Kannapolis (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health/dental/vision insurance

Short-term Disability

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time PRN X-ray technologist to perform radiographic examinations under the supervision of a Radiologist. The role involves coordinating daily activities including performing examinations and related clerical duties.

Responsibilities include performing radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, confirming patient identities, preparing contrast media when needed, and communicating with radiologists and physicians to ensure quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Formal Radiology Technology program completion and ARRT registration required or eligibility and registration within 1 year of hire.
• 1 year direct patient care experience preferred.
• BLS certification required per policy.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic examinations with minimal supervision under Radiologist direction.
• Coordinates daily activities including examinations and clerical duties.
• Confirms patient identity and documents history for procedures.
• Prepares and administers contrast media as required.
• Consults with radiologist and physicians as needed.
• Selects and operates equipment with correct positioning and technique.
• Maintains records as required by department standards.

Skills

Patient care

Verbal communication

Education

Radiology Technology Program (ARRT eligible/Registered)

Job description

Department:

36318 Atrium Health Cabarrus - CT: Kannapolis

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hou** rs Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• PRN Xray Tech to fill in when dept coverage is needed.
• Holiday rotation.

Pay Range:

$34.50 - $34.50

Performs radiographic examinations with minimal supervision under the direction of the Radiologist. Coordinates daily activities to include performing examinations and associated clerical duties.

Essential Functions

• Performs and assists with radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Documents patient history pertaining to specific procedure on requisition submitted by physician.
• Confirms patient identification by verbal confirmation and validating proof of identity.
• Prepares and administers contrast media as required.
• Consults with radiologist and other physicians as necessary.
• Selects and operates equipment as dictated by demands of individual procedure and demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills.
• Maintains appropriate records as required by departmental standards.

Physical Requirements

Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers. Handles equipment and monitoring supplies. Must have good oral and written communication skills to interact with patients and hospital staff. May be required to frequently stretch, bend, twist, squat or kneel in operating radiographic equipment. Must be able to use hands for power gripping, speed work and precision during manipulation of radiographic equipment and in the case of injured and diseased patients. Vision and hearing for distances of up to 10 feet is necessary. May be exposed to various physical conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, and being near moving equipment. Able to adapt to changes in temperature and humidity.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Performs radiographic examinations with proficiency utilizing radiation safety practices to produce a high quality examination with general supervision while under the direction of the Radiologist. Coordinates daily activities to include performing examination and clerical duties. Successful completion of a formal Radiology Technology Program Registered by the ARRT required OR if a New Graduate, must be registry eligible and must be registered within 1 year of hire date.1 year of direct patient care work experience preferred. BLS required per policy guidelines.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.; please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.