Radiology Technologist - Morehead Musculoskeletal Institute/Orthopedics

Advocate Health•Charlotte, NC

9d•$27 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Radiology Technologist at the Morehead Musculoskeletal Institute/Orthopedics department within Carolinas Medical Center. The role is full-time, requiring 40 hours per week, with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The technologist will perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures, maintain accurate patient records, ensure readiness of emergency equipment, and provide age-appropriate care. The role also involves providing emergency on-call coverage and potentially performing point-of-care testing. Strong communication and clinical skills are essential, as is the ability to manage a frequently changing workload and competing demands.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology.
Minimum six months experience as a diagnostic Radiologic Technologist preferred.
One year experience with patients preferred.
Registered and certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Registry eligible and must become registered within 12 months of hire.
Certifications from other areas of specialty required.
BCLS (CPR) certification.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to communicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses and other ancillary professional staff
Ability to maintain daily schedules
Clinical skills to enable recognition and to function accordingly in relation to priorities of patient needs
Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

Minimum six months experience as a diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
One year experience with patients

Responsibilities

Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Assumes responsibility for keeping informed about changes in policies and procedures.
Participates in departmental in-service and educational offerings.
Contributes to the overall quality of services.
Performs or assists in performing diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures in accordance with the applicable state Regulation for Protection Against Radiation.
Maintains appropriate education and credentials.
Maintains coordination of activities with others to accomplish work objectives.
Ensures readiness of emergency equipment and supplies; recognizes and reacts appropriately to potential emergencies.
Maintains knowledge of procedures, equipment and systems used to perform job functions. Ensures availability of supplies and readiness of equipment.
Ensures accurate patient records via correct data entry, validation and archival of images.
Performs and maintains competency for point of care testing as assigned, ensuring compliance with WFBH Point of Care policies and with applicable state and federal regulations (where applicable).
Provides instruction, education and consultation to health care personnel and patients to promote improved quality of patient care.
Provides emergency on-call coverage after normal working hours as required.
Provides age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with Age/Development Specific Guidelines for the age groups served when participating in patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program