Radiology Technologist PRN- Boone (No Holidays; No Weekends)

OrthoCarolina; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 3,857,000 - 5,510,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid company holidays

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

PRN scheduling

Job summary

OrthoCarolina Boone is seeking a PRN Radiology Technologist to provide diagnostic radiographs for physicians while protecting patients from unnecessary radiation. You will position patients, select exposure factors, explain procedures, and ensure safety and accuracy in a fast-paced orthopedic environment.

Requirements include ARRT registration or registry eligibility, one year of orthopedic radiology experience, and CPR certified/recommended.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technologist program approved and ARRT registered or registry eligible.
• One year of orthopedic radiology experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification recommended.

Responsibilities

• Position patients and select exposure factors per department policy.
• Explain procedures, obtain histories, and address patient questions.
• Log procedures and process charges using computer systems.
• Maintain clean examination rooms and stock supplies.
• Assist with patient transport and flow in radiology.
• Follow safety and radiation protection standards.

Skills

Radiology procedures

Radiographic positioning

Patient communication

Equipment troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

ARRT Certification/Registration

Registry eligible (ARRT)

Tools

Siemens equipment

GE equipment

Philips equipment

Job description

At OrthoCarolina, our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success. We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other to uphold the standards of excellence and promote an environment of teamwork throughout the organization. OrthoCarolina has 43 unique care locations with over 1300 professionals who share a common goal to make lives better. Our employees are eligible for a full spectrum of benefits including paid company holidays, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about Team OC please visit https://www.orthocarolina.com/about-usWe have an opportunity for a PRN Radiology Technologist in our OrthoCarolina Boone office.The Radiology Technologist will provide diagnostic quality radiographs for physicians and/or physician assistants while protecting employees and patients from unnecessary radiation and usage of appropriate protection standards.Essential Functions:Demonstrates competency in positioning of all radiological procedures as prescribed by departmental policy.Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding and address any questions or concerns.Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations and provides patient with radiation protection and safety in accordance with prescribed methods.Logs radiological procedures completed, processes charges and related paperwork using computer equipment as directed.Maintains cleanliness of examination rooms and stocks necessary medical and/or radiological supplies in the department. Compliance with all OrthoCarolina policy and procedures.Assists with the transportation of patients between the examination module(s) and the Radiology department. Assist with patient flow in the examination module(s) as directed by a supervisor.Skills and Abilities:Ability to operate various manufacturer types of Radiology suite equipment, (i.e. Siemens/GE/Philips).Skill in proficient use of various manufacturer types of Digital Radiology (DR) and Computer Radiology (CR) reader systems.Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.Skill in positioning patients properly and performing quality diagnostic radiographs.Observes safety and security procedures.Qualifications:Graduate of a Radiologic Technologist program approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the American Medical Association.Minimum of one year experience as an x-ray tech with an orthopedic background.Professional license or certification requirements:Registered Radiology Tech by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (AART) or ARRT registry eligible.Current CPR certification recommended.Employee TypePRNQualificationsSkillsDiagnostic Imaging, Medical Imaging, Medical Laboratories, Medical Records Management, Patient Care, Patient Communications, Phlebotomy, RadiologyEducationCertificationsLanguageWork Experience