X-Ray Technologist-Full-Time Variable

Cape Fear Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC, is hiring a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures for diagnosis. The role supports patient care and safety in Radiology under the supervision of radiologists.

Required is an Associate’s degree in Radiologic Sciences and ARRT (Radiography) registration, with registry within 12 months if graduating. Two years of experience preferred; strong English communication and patient care are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Radiologic Sciences from an accredited program.
• ARRT (Radiography) registration required.
• Registry eligible must be registered within 12 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic/fluoroscopy procedures for diagnosis.
• Assess patient and review orders or charts as needed.
• Prepare patient, answer questions, and reference radiologist.
• Minimize patient discomfort and maintain privacy during exams.
• Record exam times accurately in RIS for timely access.
• Maintain safe environment: radiation protection, infection control, and PPE.
• Adhere to shielding and dosimeter usage per Radiation Protection Plan.
• Monitor exam timeliness and quality of care against department goals.
• QA exams: correct order, annotations, laterality, and state before interpretation.
• Submit work orders for equipment issues and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Patient care

Verbal/written communication

Education

Associate's degree in Radiologic Sciences

Job description

Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department Radiology

Job Family Allied Health

Work Shift Variable (United States of America)

Summary

Perform all radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures for the diagnosis of specific diseases or conditions.

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• Perform all procedures designated with the Diagnostic Section of Radiology
• Assess patient, review physician order or patient chart as appropriate
• Prepare patient for the procedure, answer any questions or refers questions to the radiologist assigned
• Take all appropriate steps to minimize discomfort during radiographic examinations and provide privacy of the patient
• Responsible for the prompt completion and accurate recording of exam begin and end time in the Radiology Information System (RIS) to ensure timely access to study by the radiologist
• Provide safe environment to include, but not limited to radiation exposure, infection control guidelines and Universal Precautions
• Comply with Radiation Protection Plan, including proper use of shielding and dosimeter usage
• Monitor timeliness of exams and quality of care based on established department goals
• Perform QA of exams (correct order, accurate/complete image annotation, correct laterality, and the correct presentation state) prior to sending to radiologist for interpretation
• Submit work orders for Clinical Technology Services when equipment is down
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Formal Training: Associate’s degree from an accredited program in Radiologic Sciences required

ARRT (Radiography) registered required

New graduates that are registry eligible must be registered by ARRT in Radiography within 12 months of hire date required

Work Experience: 2 years of experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written skills required
• Good patient care, knowledge of growth and development and understanding of the range of treatment needed for all age groups

Physical Requirements:

• Much standing and walking
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity
• Mobility to assume awkward positions and respond to emergency situations
• Position may require coming in contact with skin, eye or mucous membrane and may come in contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
• Ability to bend and lift up to 100 pounds and carry objects up to 50 pounds

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• ARRT - American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time. Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.