X-Ray Technologist Monday-Thursday 8:30p-7:00a

Scotland Health; Laurinburg (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg, NC is seeking an X-Ray Technologist for night shifts Monday-Thursday, 8:30p-7:00a. ARRT certification and BLS are required, with an AMA Accredited Radiology Program or equivalent education. PACS experience preferred.

Responsibilities include patient safety during radiographic and fluoroscopic exams, reviewing orders, maintaining privacy, and assisting with teaching radiology students and residents. On-site position.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification required; BLS certification preferred.
• Minimum education: AMA Accredited Radiology Program or equivalent.
• Experience: 1–3 years preferred.
• Ability to work independently under supervision and follow radiology protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic and fluoroscopic exams with patient safety as priority.
• Review patient history and clinical information for imaging orders.
• Ensure imaging orders are complete and medically necessary.
• Assess contraindications and patient readiness for procedures.
• Communicate clearly with patients to obtain cooperation and comfort.
• Contribute to daily imaging department operations and student training.

Skills

ARRT Certification

BLS Certification

Education

AMA Accredited Radiology Program Or Equivalent

Tools

PACS

Job description

## X-Ray Technologist Monday-Thursday 8:30p-7:00aApplylocations: Scotland Memorial Hospital - 500 Lauchwood Dr, Laurinburg, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R263045**Department:**Scotland Memorial Hospital - Radiology: Xray**Status:**Full time**Shift:**3rd (United States of America)**Schedule Details/Additional Information:**Monday-Thursday 8:30p-7:00aAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification; BLS certified Minimum Requirements - Ama Accredited Radiology Program Or Equivalent. Minimum Requirements - None Required Preferred At Hire - 1 - 3 Years' Experience Preferred At Hire - Pacs**Job Description:**1.Performs and assumes responsibility for the safety of the patient during their radiographic and fluoroscopic examination.2.Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information.3.Ensure that the radiographic and fluoroscopic examination order is complete, contains relevant information, and meets the standard of “medical necessity.”4.Evaluate any contraindications, insufficient patient preparation, and the patient’s inability or unwillingness to tolerate the examination and associated procedures.5.Communicate with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient’s ability to understand.6.Use proper patient positioning tools, devices, equipment adjustment, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety, and to prevent compromised data acquisition and musculoskeletal injury to the technologist or patient.7.Conduct patient clinical assessment and perform the diagnostic medical radiographic and fluoroscopic examination ordered by the supervising physician in accordance with professional and facility protocols.8.Apply independent judgment during the radiographic and fluoroscopic examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images.9.Except as authorized by written facility policies and procedures, refer specific diagnostic, treatment or prognosis questions to the appropriate physician or healthcare professional.10.As necessary, acquire additional imaging to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpreting physician.11.Identify and document any limitations to the radiographic and fluoroscopic12.Review examination images, synthesize examination information.13.Except as authorized by written facility policies and procedures, refer specific diagnostic, treatment or prognosis questions to the appropriate physician or healthcare professional.14.Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA) and facility policies, and procedures.15.Adhere to accepted professional and ethical standards.16.Provide patient services consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for radiology17.Provide preliminary report of sonography examinations for use by the interpreting physician.18.Assist with the daily operation of the imaging department.19.Assist with the education and training of radiology students and physician residents.20.Transport patients as needed.21.Age Specific Competency: Staff members will have knowledge of human growth and development through the life span of the patient and can meet the needs of and provide care of these patients. The age categories to be included are: Neonatal/Infant: 0 - 11 months; Pediatrics: 1 - 12 years; Adolescence: 13 - 17 years; Young Adult/Adult: 18 - 64 years; Adult/Middle-Aged: 65 - 79 years; Geriatric: 80+ years.