Radiology Technologist- Spine (No Weekends; Paid Holidays)

OrthoCarolina; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

OrthoCarolina Spine Office is seeking a Radiology Technologist to provide diagnostic radiographs in a busy orthopedic setting. The role requires positioning patients, selecting exposure factors, and ensuring radiation safety per policy. You will document procedures and help manage department workflow, reporting to the Radiology Department.

Eligible candidates have ARRT credentials (or registry eligible) and at least one year of orthopedic radiography experience. CPR certification is recommended.

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

• Provides diagnostic quality radiographs for physicians and PAs while protecting patients from unnecessary radiation.
• Positioning patients and selecting exposure factors per departmental policy.
• Communicates with patients to explain procedures and obtain history.
• Logs procedures, processes charges and related paperwork.
• Maintains cleanliness of examination rooms and stocks supplies.

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 foraRadiologyTechnologistinourOrthoCarolinaSpineoffice.This position is full time Monday–Friday (8am-5pm) schedule.

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 in identifyingequipment 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

Skills

Medical Imaging, Medical Records Management, Patient Care, Radiography, Radiology, Radiology Equipment, X-Rays, X Ray Technology

Certifications

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

Work Experience

Clinical Experience