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Advocate Aurora Health · 2 months ago

Radiology Technologist - Atrium Health University City - FT Weekender Evenings

Atrium Health University City - 8800 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$28.05/hr - $42.10/hr

Advocate Aurora Health is a leading integrated health system in the United States, committed to providing advanced care for patients. The Radiology Technologist role involves performing radiographic examinations and coordinating daily activities under the direction of a Radiologist, ensuring patient safety and proper documentation.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Performs and assists with radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures

Maintains appropriate records as required by departmental standards

Selects and operates equipment as dictated by demands of individual procedure and demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills

Consults with radiologist and other physicians as necessary

Prepares and administers contrast media as required

Confirms patient identification by verbal confirmation and validating proof of identity

Documents patient history pertaining to specific procedure on requisition submitted by physician

Qualification

Radiologic TechnologyCPR CertificationFluoroscopic ProceduresPatient IdentificationCommunication

Required

Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic Technology

Must be registry eligible with registry completion within 1 year of hire date

CPR certification required

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served

Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers

Handles equipment and monitors supplies

Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with patients and hospital staff required

May frequently be required to stretch, bend, twist, squat or kneel in operating radiographic equipment

Will be required to use hands for power gripping, speed work and precision during manipulation of radiographic equipment and in the case of injured or diseased patients

Vision and hearing for distances of up to 10 feet is necessary