Radiology Technologist- South Park

OrthoCarolina; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoCarolina seeks a Radiology Technologist for the South Park office to provide diagnostic radiographs and ensure patient safety. You will position patients, select exposure factors, and explain procedures while maintaining clean exam rooms and efficient workflow.

Ideal candidates have ARRT certification or registry eligibility, at least one year of orthopedic radiography experience, and CPR certification is recommended to support high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technologist program approved by ARRT and AMA.
• Minimum of one year experience as an x-ray tech with an orthopedic background.
• Registered Radiology Tech by ARRT or ARRT registry eligible.
• CPR certification recommended.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in positioning radiologic procedures per policy.
• Explains procedures to patients and obtains clinical history.
• Positions patients and selects exposure factors for exams with safety measures.
• Logs procedures, processes charges, and related paperwork.
• Maintains exam rooms and stocks supplies while complying with policy.
• Assists with patient transport and flow within radiology.

Skills

Radiology equipment operation

Patient positioning

Radiology safety

Communication with patients

DR/CR reader systems

Education

ARRT-certified Radiologic Technologist

Radiologic Technologist program

CPR certification preferred

Tools

Siemens equipment

GE equipment

Philips equipment

Job description

AtOrthoCarolina, 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.OrthoCarolinahas 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 visithttps://www.orthocarolina.com/about-us

We have an opportunity foraRadiologyTechnologistinourOrthoCarolinaSouth Parkoffice.

Radiology Technologist willprovidediagnostic quality radiographs for physicians and/or physician assistants while protecting employees and patients from unnecessary radiation and usageofappropriate protectionstandards.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates competency in positioning of all radiological proceduresas prescribed bydepartmental policy.

• Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients’understandingand address any questions or concerns.

• Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations and providespatientwith radiation protection and safetyin accordance withprescribed methods.

• Logs radiological procedures completed,processescharges and related paperwork using computer equipment as directed.

• Maintains cleanliness of examination rooms and stocksnecessary medical and/or radiological supplies in the department. Compliance with allOrthoCarolinapolicyand procedures.

• Assistswith the transportation of patients between the examination module(s) and the Radiology department.Assistwith patient flow in the examination module(s) as directed by a supervisor.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability tooperatevarious 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 inidentifyingequipment problems and correcting or notifyingsupervisor.

• 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 certificationrecommended.

Employee Type

Regular

Certifications

CPR - Other, Registered Radiology Tech - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist

Clinical Experience