Radiology Technician
Lifepoint Health® · Sylva, NC · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$10/hrFull-time
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 and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
- Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
- Implements safety standards and performs 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
- 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.
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
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.
- 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Health & fitness center access.
Pay
Commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Full-time, Rotating