Radiology Technologist -Atrium Health University City - FT Nights

Company: Atrium Health
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: November 19, 2024

Job Description:

Overview


This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. -In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement. -
Atrium Health University City provides health care services in the University City, Mint Hill, North Mecklenburg, and Southwest Cabarrus regions in North Carolina. The award-winning maternity center provides personalized support and education throughout pregnancy, delivery, and recovery, while the Emergency Department has more than 65,000 patient visits every year. Specialties also include cancer care, diabetes care, heart care, neuroscience, rehabilitation and much more. With the on-site Farmer's Market and Teaching Garden, our teammates and community members have easy access to local, fresh foods, highlighting the nutritional and environmental benefit of locally grown produce. -


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Job Summary
Performs radiographic examinations with minimal supervision under the direction of the Radiologist. Coordinates daily activities to include performing examinations and associated clerical duties.
Essential Functions

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• Performs and assists with radiographic and fluoroscopic -procedures.
  
• Documents patient history pertaining to specific procedure on -requisition submitted by -physician.
  
• Confirms patient identification by verbal confirmation and validating proof -of identity.
  
• Prepares and administers contrast media as -required.
  
• Consults with radiologist and other physicians as -necessary.
  
• Selects and operates equipment as dictated by demands of individual procedure and demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning -skills.
  
• Maintains appropriate records as required by departmental -standards.
  
  Physical Requirements
  Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers. Handles equipment and monitoring supplies. Must have good oral and written communication skills to interact with patients and hospital staff. May be required to frequently stretch, bend, twist, squat or kneel in operating radiographic equipment.
  Must be able to use hands for power gripping, speed work and precision during manipulation of radiographic equipment and in the case of injured and diseased patients. Vision and hearing for distances of up to 10 feet is necessary. May be -exposed to various physical conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, and being near moving equipment. Able to adapt to changes in temperature and -humidity.
  
  Education, Experience and Certifications
  Requires successful completion of a formal Radiology Tech Program in an AMA approved facility, ARRT registration, and Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA. If a new graduate, must be registry eligible with registry completion within 1 year of hire date. -

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