Radiology Technologist - Atrium Health Pineville - PRN

Atrium Health Pineville opened its doors in 1987, bringing a personal brand of care to South Charlotte, Ballantyne, Fort Mill, Rock Hill, and beyond. Over the past few decades, the campus has expanded from its small roots on former farmland into a major healthcare hub, providing access to a higher level of care than any other hospital in the area. With unrivaled expertise from Atrium Health specialty care programs, we deliver leading-edge healthcare in a local setting. Patients also have access to highly specialized services, including robotic surgery, neurosurgery, and pediatric urology.

Responsibilities

• Performs and assists with radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Documents patient history pertaining to specific procedures on requisitions submitted by physicians.
• Confirms patient identification through verbal confirmation and validating proof of identity.
• Prepares and administers contrast media as required.
• Consults with radiologists and other physicians as necessary.
• Selects and operates equipment based on the demands of individual procedures and demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills.
• Maintains appropriate records as required by departmental standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the ARRT in Radiologic Technology.
• Must be registry eligible with registry completion within 1 year of hire date.
• CPR certification required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Skills

• Good oral and written communication skills to interact with patients and hospital staff.
• Ability to frequently stretch, bend, twist, squat, or kneel while operating radiographic equipment.
• Capable of power gripping, speed work, and precision during manipulation of radiographic equipment and when assisting injured or diseased patients.
• Vision and hearing sufficient for distances of up to 10 feet.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers.
• Handles equipment and monitoring supplies.
• May be exposed to various physical conditions, such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, and being near moving equipment.
• Able to adapt to changes in temperature and humidity.