Radiology Technician

About the role

Join our Imaging Team. Come be a part of a dedicated, patient-focused imaging department where your skills in X-ray, CT, and MRI help deliver accurate diagnoses and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Maintains patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

Requirements

• A current state Radiologic Technologist license.
• A degree from an approved course in Radiologic Technology.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Hospital training during two years of Radiologic Technologist program.
• Experience in other x-ray departments, clinics, or medical offices is highly desired.
• Must be a member of American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or registry eligible and maintain registry once received.
• Desirable to belong to national, state and/or local societies.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• The ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an approved radiologic technology program.
• Current state Radiologic Technologist license.
• ARRT registration or eligibility.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Experience in other x-ray departments, clinics, or medical offices.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with medical imaging equipment.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period.
• Tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee well-being programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional development opportunities.
• Health & fitness center access.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

PRN, Variable

Contact Information

To apply, please visit www.myhaywoodregional.com/careers.

EEOC Statement

Haywood Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Haywood Regional Medical is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.