Rad Tech Associate CT - Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center - PRN
About The Position
This position performs basic diagnostic x-rays under the supervision of a radiology technologist. The associate will identify and assist patients with questions about procedures, prepare patients for exams, and ensure patient safety in the absence of the radiology technologist. They will also obtain necessary medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast media materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse. The role involves assisting physicians and technologists in diagnostic exams based on assigned modality and career pursuits, including procedures requiring contrast media administration. Responsibilities also include retrieving patient orders and requisitions, supporting administrative tasks in the RIS, EMR, or other standard applications, assisting patients with personal care needs, and supporting administrative duties, quality assurance, safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED with preliminary coursework toward a certificate or degree in a medical imaging field.
- Clinical experience based on the educational program affiliated with the pursuit of career in medical imaging
- BLS required.
Nice To Haves
- Medical clerical skills preferred.
- Senior/rising senior Radiography student preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs basic diagnostic x-rays supervised by a radiology technologist.
- Identifies and assists patients with questions about procedures.
- Prepares patients for exam and ensures patient safety in the absence of the radiology technologist.
- Obtains medications, radiopharmaeceuticals, or contrast media materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist or registered nurse.
- Assists physicians and technologists in the performance of diagnostic exams based on assigned modality and career pursuits (Rad/Fluro, CT, IR, Mammography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET, Ultrasound) to include procedures requiring the administration of contrast media.
- Retrieves patient orders and requisitions while supporting administrative or miscellaneous work tasks in the RIS, EMR, or other standard applications required in the workflow for diagnostic exams.
- Assists patients to restrooms, with bedpans, urinals and other ancillary clinical support needs as required.
- Assists with administrative duties, quality assurance, safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
Benefits
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
