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

OrthoCarolina; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

OrthoCarolina Boone is seeking a PRN Radiology Technologist to provide diagnostic radiographs while upholding strict radiation safety standards. You will operate multiple radiology systems and ensure patient comfort and accurate procedure documentation.

Qualified candidates will have ARRT/AMA approved training and at least one year in orthopedic radiology, with CPR recommended. This role supports flexible staffing and patient care continuity in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Radiologic Technologist program approved by the ARRT and AMA.
• Minimum of one year experience as an x-ray tech with an orthopedic background.
• Professional license or ARRT registry eligibility; CPR recommended.

Responsibilities

• Position patients and select exposure factors with radiation protection per policy.
• Explain procedures to patients and address questions; obtain clinical history.
• Log procedures, process charges, and related paperwork.
• Maintain cleanliness of examination rooms and stock supplies.
• Assist with transportation of patients between modules and radiology department.
• Support patient flow in examination modules as directed by a supervisor.

Skills

Radiology equipment operation

DR/CR reader proficiency

Equipment troubleshooting

Patient positioning

Safety procedures

Radiology education certifications

Education

ARRT/AMA approved Radiologic Technologist program

Tools

Siemens radiology equipment

GE radiology equipment

Philips radiology 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-us

We 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 Type PRN

Qualifications Skills Diagnostic Imaging, Medical Imaging, Medical Laboratories, Medical Records Management, Patient Care, Patient Communications, Phlebotomy, Radiology Education Certifications Language Work Experience