Xray Tech

Cone Health Medical Group; Asheboro (NC); In loco; USD 54.000 - 72.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cone Health Medical Group seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging, prepare patients, and position them for X-rays and other exams. You will minimize radiation exposure while adhering to shielding protocols and ensure accurate records are maintained for seamless care coordination.

Under direct supervision, you will support physicians by producing high-quality images and by following established procedures.

Competenze

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent; Graduate of a Radiology, Imaging or related educational program.

Mansioni

• Follows physicians' instructions regarding imaging areas.
• Talks patients through procedures to ease anxiety and aid understanding.
• Positions patients and adjusts imaging equipment to obtain quality images.
• Minimizes radiation exposure to patients and staff.
• Follows proper techniques and shielding to ensure accurate, reliable imaging services.
• Completes required documentation for each procedure to maintain proper patient records and communication among providers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Formazione

High School Diploma or equivalent; Graduate of a Radiology, Imaging or related educational program

Descrizione del lavoro

The Radiologic Technologist performs medical exams using X-rays or other diagnostic imaging examinations on patients to create images of specific parts of the body. The images are then interpreted by a doctor for diagnosis and monitoring of disease. Working under direct supervision, this position prepares patients for the exams, moves patients to the correct position, operates the equipment, and uses their knowledge and skill to minimize the radiation dose to the patient.

Essential Job Function:

• Follows instructions from physicians regarding which area of the patient's body needs imaging.
• Talks the patient through the procedure and answer questions to lower their anxiety and increase their understanding of the procedure.
• Positions the patient correctly and adjusts the imaging equipment to the specified position to create quality images of specific parts of the body.
• Prevents unnecessary radiation exposure both to themselves and to the patient.
• Follows correct techniques and procedures such as patient shielding to ensure adherence to ensure accurate and reliable diagnostic imaging services.
• Completes required documentation for each procedure to ensure proper patient records and facilitate seamless communication among healthcare providers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent; Graduate of a Radiology, Imaging or related educational program.

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

• Required: ARRT (R) | Radiologic Technologist - DxBLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare.