Radiologic Technologist

Duke Careers • Mooresville, NC

28d • 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.

Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, North Carolina. The smallest of Duke Health's four hospitals at 123-beds, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, and surgical specialties.

$15,000 Commitment Bonus and up to $3,000 Relocation Assistance for qualifying candidates!

Requirements

• Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification.
• ARRT certification in radiography.
• ARRT certification within 18 months of hire.
• BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Level I - Must obtain certification within 18 months of employment.
• Level II - Minimum of two years' experience as a diagnostic radiology technologist.
• Level III - A minimum of 4 years' experience within specialty modality in which they are seeking promotion.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of technical tasks involved in operating radiographic equipment and making radiographs of designated anatomical areas of interest.
• 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 DUHS affiliated radiology technology programs.
• Provide orientation to new technologists.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work herein

Benefits

• career growth and enrichment within Imaging services
• clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system
• $15,000 Commitment Bonus
• $3,000 Relocation Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed