X-Ray Tech - 1202 - PRN

Wilmington Health Pllc; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmington Health is seeking a Radiology X-Ray Technologist to join our radiology department. You will perform radiographic exams, maintain QA standards, and ensure equipment safety and patient care in a busy clinical setting.

ARRT certification and an associate degree are required, with opportunities to collaborate with students and support staff. PRN shifts may vary to meet department needs.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification required.
• Minimum associate degree from an accredited institution.
• Current ARRT certification must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Performs and maintains quality assurance of radiographic examinations.
• Cares for and operates necessary radiology equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness of x-ray processor and work areas.
• Ensures proper usage of radiographic equipment per state and federal guidelines.
• Reviews radiographic films for diagnostic quality.
• Maintains organized files of radiographic materials.
• Assists with outside referrals and research patients as needed.
• Teaches and guides Cape Fear Community College students as appropriate.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Job description

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No PDO Accruals Wilmington, NC, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2469

About Wilmington Health

Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Health is structured as a multi-specialty medical practice with primary care providers integrated into the system. In this way, Wilmington Health is able to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the care of all our patients. Wilmington Health is committed to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine in providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve.

Purpose:

Provides technical services in the radiology department

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs and maintains quality assurance of radiographic examinations
• Cares for as well as operates necessary equipment
• Maintains cleanliness of x-ray processor
• Demonstrates proper usage of radiographic equipment within state and federal guidelines
• Properly handles and maintains radiographic cassettes/ Digital Plates: consistently utilizes proper techniques and procedures, ensures protection of all CR and DR plates
• Maintains cleanliness of all work areas
• Maintains a supply of clean laundry: sends out all soiled laundry weekly, and assumes responsibility for receiving clean laundry; distributes clean laundry to appropriate areas
• Maintains an organized file of all radiographic materials
• Places orders for all supplies and equipment as needed to maintain adequate stock, utilizing principles of cost effectiveness
• Pursues ongoing continuing education: maintains a current standard of knowledge and ability consistent with radiographic examinations; maintains current CPR certification; Assumes assigned responsibilities in a cooperative effort to maintain departmental quality assurance
• Reviews radiographic films for diagnostic quality
• Maintains a professional demeanor in stressful situations, prioritizing and performing all tasks necessary to schedule appointments and maintain records as is required by departmental procedure
• Ensures the correct order is placed and correct exam is performed
• Assists/ collaborates with outside referrals as well as research patients
• Provides assistance to co-workers as is necessary and appropriate, demonstrating a consistent effort to increase the speed and efficiency of all departmental functions
• Demonstrates awareness of patient needs and education, striving to provide excellence in quality patient care
• Assists all patients as needed
• Provides clear, complete instructions to all patients, answering questions as accurately as is possible
• Teaches and guides Cape Fear Community College students as appropriate of a clinical instruction site

Other Duties:

Other duties as assigned by Radiology Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• ARRT
• Minimum Associates Degree from an accredited institution
• Current certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technicians

Preferred:

ADA Physical Demands:

Rarely (Less than .5 hrs/day) Occasionally (0.6 – 2.5 hrs/day) Frequently (2.6 – 5.5 hrs/day) Continuously (5.6 – 8.0 hrs/day)

Physical Demand

Required

Frequency

Standing

Continuously

Sitting

Occasionally

Walking

Continuously

Kneeling/Crouching

Frequently

Lifting

Rarely

X-Ray Technologist Competencies

General

• Customer Service
• Professionalism/Integrity/Responsibility
• Teamwork/Process Focus
• Dependability/Punctuality
• Interpersonal Relationships/Communication
• Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solving
• Quality/Quantity
• Initiative
• Safety/Housekeeping
• Organizational Skills/Time Management

Department Specific

• PRN shifts and hours may vary depending on department needs.