Radiologic Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging

Duke Careers•Raleigh, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. About Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of the four Duke Health hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care. Radiologic Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging Location: Duke Raleigh Hospital 3400 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27609 Work Schedule: Full-Time, 2nd Shift, Monday - Friday, 3:00PM - 11:30PM This position is eligible for a $15,000 commitment bonus Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced or new graduate Radiologic Technologist who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. The Duke Raleigh Hospital (DRAH) campus provides a patient-friendly setting no matter where you visit us -- in our hospital’s North Pavilion, South Pavilion, or clinics. Duke Raleigh also maintains laboratory and imaging services, a pain clinic, 24/7 emergency care, community outreach, and education programs. In this role, you would be working with our Operating Room, Emergency, and Gastrointestinal departments where we have a total of 15 C-Arms, 2 Fluoroscopy rooms, and 2 portables.

Requirements

Completion of an AMA approved School of Radiology Technology or ARRT Certification
Minimum 1 year of experience preferred
Must obtain ARRT certification within one year of employment.
Minimum of two years' experience as a diagnostic radiology technologist.
A minimum of 4 years' experience within specialty modality in which they are seeking promotion
ARRT certification
BLS certification

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of tasks involved in operating x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated anatomical areas of interest.
Adjust equipment for proper radiographic exposure techniques in accordance with radiation safety guidelines.
Explain x-ray procedures to patients.
Position patients for each anatomical view using positioning assistance devices and protective equipment as necessary.
Monitor accessory equipment and assist the physician with fluoroscopic procedures and special radiographic procedures.
Accurately process images for optimal quality.
Match with appropriate paperwork for interpretation.
Charge radiographic procedures in; able to modify orders per protocol.
Demonstrate acceptable film quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors, and collimation.
Understands and uses the Image Archival System
Provide education and training to DRAH affiliated radiology technology programs.
Provide orientation to new technologists.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work herein