Radiology Technologist - Weekend

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations under the supervision of a Radiologist. The role includes coordinating daily activities, verifying patient identity, and ensuring accurate documentation.

The successful candidate will be registered or registry-eligible in Radiologic Technology, with CPR certification, and able to work with diverse patient populations in a high-volume hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ARRT-recognized Radiologic Technology program.
• Must be registry eligible with registry completed within 1 year of hire; CPR certification required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development and applies appropriate skills for the patient population served.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures under the direction of the Radiologist.
• Documents patient history pertaining to the procedure on requisition.
• Verifies patient identity before procedures.
• Prepares and administers contrast media as required.
• Consults with radiologist and other physicians as necessary.
• Operates equipment and demonstrates proper anatomic positioning.
• Maintains required departmental records.

Skills

Patient care

Verbal communication

Anatomical positioning

Education

ARRT-recognized Radiologic Technology program

Job description

Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center (CMC)is the flagship hospital of Atrium Health, distinguished throughout the Southeast for its excellent patient care and medical expertise. From its modest beginnings in 1943, CMC evolved into the largest hospital in the region and a world-class facility that offers a full range of services to the Charlotte community and beyond, with more than 1,100 physicians and providers specializing in all areas of medicine.

CMC serves as the region's only Level 1 trauma center and is an approved transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas, and liver. We are also one of North Carolina's five Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training for more than 200 physicians in 15 specialties and serving as a regional campus for the Wake Forest

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Performs with minimal supervision radiographic examinations under the direction of the Radiologist. Coordinates daily activities including performing examinations and associated clerical duties.

Major Responsibilities

• Performs and assists with radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Documents patient history pertaining to specific procedure on requisition submitted by physician.
• Confirms patient identification by verbal confirmation and validating proof of identity.
• Prepares and administers contrast media as required.
• Consults with radiologist and other physicians as necessary.
• Selects and operates equipment as dictated by demands of individual procedure and demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills.
• Maintains appropriate records as required by departmental standards.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic Technology.

Certification / License

Must be registry eligible with registry completion within 1 year of hire date. CPR certification required.

Work Experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers. Handles equipment and monitors supplies. Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with patients and hospital staff required. May frequently be required to stretch, bend, twist, squat or kneel in operating radiographic equipment. Will be required to use hands for power gripping, speed work and precision during manipulation of radiographic equipment and in the case of injured or diseased patients. Vision and hearing for distances of up to 10 feet is necessary.

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.