Radiology Technologist II Acute

Novant Health • Bolivia, NC

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About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist II works independently and/or assists physicians/APCs in the performance of diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures by preparing the patient and operating the x-ray equipment in order to obtain diagnostic images in the acute setting. The technologist is responsible for inpatient & outpatient procedures, the emergency room, fluoroscopy, portables, and the operating rooms.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required
• 2 Year / Associate Degree, preferred
• Graduate of ARRT-approved Radiography Program, required
• Certification required within 6 months of hire post-graduation from an accredited Radiology Program
• Experience: Minimum of one year experience in diagnostic radiology, preferred
• Licensure/Certification: ARRT certification in Radiography - RT(R), required
• Applicable state licensure as required, required
• Post-graduates from an accredited Radiology Program with be required to pass their ARRT registry within 6 months of completing program, required

Responsibilities

• Works independently and/or assists physicians/APCs in the performance of diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures
• Prepares the patient and operates the x-ray equipment to obtain diagnostic images in the acute setting
• Performs inpatient & outpatient procedures, the emergency room, fluoroscopy, portables, and the operating rooms
• Applies principles of ALARA to minimize radiation exposure to patient, self, and others
• Demonstrates current knowledge of federal and state radiation safety laws
• Properly utilizes personnel monitoring devices
• Ensures proper equipment performance and schedules maintenance for emergent needs
• Properly operates radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment
• Independently performs radiographic and non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures, including intraoperative and mobile procedures, as prescribed by a licensed practitioner
• Assists a licensed practitioner in the performance of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, including all intraoperative and mobile procedures

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $1,000 for new hires

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees