Radiology Technologist - Huntersville

About the role

We have an opportunity for a full-time Radiology Technologist in our OrthoCarolina Huntersville office. The Radiology Technologist will provide diagnostic quality radiographs for physicians and/or physician assistants while protecting employees and patients from unnecessary radiation and usage of appropriate protection standards.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in positioning of all radiological procedures as prescribed by departmental policy.
• Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding, and address any questions or concerns.
• Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations and provides patient with radiation protection and safety in accordance with prescribed methods.
• Logs radiological procedures completed, processes charges, and related paperwork using computer equipment as directed.
• Maintains cleanliness of examination rooms and stocks necessary medical and/or radiological supplies in the department.
• Complies with all OrthoCarolina policies and procedures.
• Assists with the transportation of patients between the examination module(s) and the Radiology department.
• Assists with patient flow in the examination module(s) as directed by a supervisor.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technologist program approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the American Medical Association.
• Minimum of one year experience as an x-ray tech with an orthopedic background.
• Registered Radiology Tech by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or ARRT registry eligible.
• Current CPR certification recommended.

Skills

• Ability to operate various manufacturer types of Radiology suite equipment (e.g., Siemens/GE/Philips).
• Proficient use of various manufacturer types of Digital Radiology (DR) and Computer Radiology (CR) reader systems.
• Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
• Skill in positioning patients properly and performing quality diagnostic radiographs.
• Observes safety and security procedures.

Benefits

• Paid company holidays
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement

To learn more about Team OC, please visit https://www.orthocarolina.com/about-us.