Radiology Technologist

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist performs and assists with radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures at Carolinas Medical Center. The role includes documenting relevant patient history, confirming patient identity, preparing and administering contrast media as needed, consulting with radiologists and other physicians, selecting and operating equipment, and maintaining required departmental records. The technologist uses appropriate anatomic positioning skills and provides care in a manner suited to the ages, cultures, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with call and holiday requirements. The listed pay range is $28.55–$42.85. The position is sign-on bonus eligible based on eligibility.

Requirements

Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency recognized by ARRT in Radiologic Technology.
Must be registry eligible and complete registry requirements within one year of hire.
BLS certification required.
Good oral and written communication skills for interacting with patients and hospital staff.
Ability to perform strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers.
Ability to handle equipment and monitoring supplies.
Ability to frequently stretch, bend, twist, squat, or kneel while operating radiographic equipment.
Ability to use hands for power gripping, speed work, and precision when manipulating radiographic equipment and assisting injured or diseased patients.
Vision and hearing sufficient for distances up to 10 feet.
Ability to walk on hard surfaces, climb stairs, work near moving equipment, and adapt to changes in temperature and humidity.

Responsibilities

Perform and assist with radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
Document patient history related to the specific procedure on the physician-submitted requisition.
Confirm patient identity through verbal confirmation and validation of proof of identity.
Prepare and administer contrast media as required.
Consult with radiologists and other physicians as necessary.
Select and operate equipment according to the needs of each procedure.
Demonstrate correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills.
Maintain records required by departmental standards.
Apply knowledge of growth and development and skills appropriate to the ages, cultures, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus eligibility, based on eligibility.
Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay may be available for shift and on-call work.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.