Radiology Technologist- South Park

OrthoCarolina; Town of Charlotte (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

OrthoCarolina South Park seeks a Radiology Technologist to provide diagnostic radiographs while upholding radiation safety standards and protecting patients and staff.

The role requires radiologic tech certification, orthopedic experience, and strong patient communication. We offer a regular, on-site position with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to advance within the OrthoCarolina network.

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.
• ARRT registration or registry eligibility required.
• CPR certification recommended.

Responsibilities

• Position radiologic procedures per departmental policy.
• Explain procedures to patients, obtain history, and answer questions.
• Set exposure factors and ensure radiation safety for different exams.
• Log completed procedures and related paperwork in the computer system.
• Maintain exam rooms and stock supplies in the radiology department.
• Assist with patient transport and workflow within the radiology module.

Skills

Radiology equipment operation

DR/CR reader systems

Identify equipment issues

Patient positioning

Safety procedures

Education

Radiologic Technologist program

ARRT registration

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 visit https://www.orthocarolina.com/about-us

Benefits

• paid company holidays
• wellness programs
• tuition reimbursement

We have an opportunity for a Radiology Technologist in our OrthoCarolina South Park office

The Radiology Technologist willprovidediagnostic quality radiographs for physicians and/or physician assistants while protecting employees and patients from unnecessary radiation and usage ofappropriate 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.
• Logsradiological procedures completed,processescharges and related paperwork using computer equipment as directed.
• Maintains cleanliness of examination rooms andstocksnecessary 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 inidentifying equipment 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

Qualifications

Skills

Education

Certifications

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

Language

Work Experience

Clinical Experience