Radiologic Technologist

Carolina Neurosurgy & Spine Associates•Greensboro, NC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates is seeking a Full-Time Radiologic Technologist for our Greensboro office. Job Summary: The Radiologic Technologist will work under general supervision of the Director of Surgical Services and will perform radiographic/ fluoroscopic procedures. The technologist will perform a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the application of ionizing radiation for the purpose of radiographic diagnosis. Essential Job Responsibilities: Prepare room, equipment and materials as needed for patients undergoing procedures: cleans and disinfects equipment Follows prescribed techniques in administering general and specific x-rays: adjusts equipment: determines proper exposure technique and desired exposure time: arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain position of patient (if necessary) adjusts lead shielding (if necessary): selects proper size cassettes (if necessary). Maintains stock supplies and assists administrators in determining quantities for purchase: performs general office duties. Maintains sterility of surgical environment. Assists with positioning of the patient as requested. Uses and maintains X-ray equipment according to safety guidelines. Monitors out-of-date supplies and rotate as required. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies: promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Adheres to confidentiality standards, especially in protecting a patient’s privacy by using and/or disclosing only the minimum amount of patient information necessary to perform job responsibilities. Company Culture Responsibilities: Participating in department or system wide improvement plans Seeking additional work and offering assistance to co-workers during down time Reporting to work when scheduled with minimal tardiness Performing high quality work that is neat, accurate, complete, and on time, and work is completed with minimal errors Offering help to all customers by promptly responding to requests and needs Asking questions if unsure of anything Discussing issues or problems with others in an open and direct manner Staying calm and composed during stressful situations, and taking responsibility for own actions Using computer for approved purposes only, and limiting personal phone calls to a minimum Speaking in a friendly, courteous, and tactful way with everyone that is in direct/indirect contact Full Time Monday - Friday

Requirements

Education: Associate’s degree in radiological technology from accredited radiology program.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist registration preferred.
Job Related Experience: Six months to 2 years of experience as a Radiologist Technologist, preferably in medical practice environment
Other Requirements: CPR certified.
A valid good standing NC license
Knowledge of: Medical terminology and organizational services.
Other employee’s responsibilities
Legal and ethical considerations related to patient information
HIPAA guidelines and policies
Customer service principles and techniques
Skills in: Time management, problem solving, multitasking, and prioritizing
Patient triage in person and on the phone.
Reading and following written and oral medical orders.
Communicating effectively with physicians
Producing reports
Abilities to: Multitask effectively
Effectively deal with phone calls, patients, and staff pleasantly
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and diverse patient populations.
Pay attention to details
Analyze situations and respond appropriately
Organize, prioritize, and place information in chronological order
Using multi-line phone system, including transferring calls and paging.

Responsibilities

Prepare room, equipment and materials as needed for patients undergoing procedures: cleans and disinfects equipment
Follows prescribed techniques in administering general and specific x-rays: adjusts equipment: determines proper exposure technique and desired exposure time: arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain position of patient (if necessary) adjusts lead shielding (if necessary): selects proper size cassettes (if necessary).
Maintains stock supplies and assists administrators in determining quantities for purchase: performs general office duties.
Maintains sterility of surgical environment.
Assists with positioning of the patient as requested.
Uses and maintains X-ray equipment according to safety guidelines.
Monitors out-of-date supplies and rotate as required.
Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies: promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
Adheres to confidentiality standards, especially in protecting a patient’s privacy by using and/or disclosing only the minimum amount of patient information necessary to perform job responsibilities.
Participating in department or system wide improvement plans
Seeking additional work and offering assistance to co-workers during down time
Reporting to work when scheduled with minimal tardiness
Performing high quality work that is neat, accurate, complete, and on time, and work is completed with minimal errors
Offering help to all customers by promptly responding to requests and needs
Asking questions if unsure of anything
Discussing issues or problems with others in an open and direct manner
Staying calm and composed during stressful situations, and taking responsibility for own actions
Using computer for approved purposes only, and limiting personal phone calls to a minimum
Speaking in a friendly, courteous, and tactful way with everyone that is in direct/indirect contact