Radiology Technologist- Huntersville

At OrthoCarolina, our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our
success. We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other to
uphold the standards of excellence and promote an environment of teamwork
throughout the organization.  OrthoCarolina has 43 unique care locations with
over 1300 professionals who share a common goal to make lives better. Our
employees are eligible for a full spectrum of benefits including paid company
holidays, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about Team
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We have an opportunity for a full-time
Radiology Technologist in our OrthoCarolina Huntersville office.  

The Radiology Technologist will provide diagnostic quality radiographs for
physicians and/or physician assistants while protecting employees and patients
from unnecessary radiation and usage of appropriate protection standards.   

Essential Functions

* Demonstrates competency in positioning of all radiological procedures as
prescribed by departmental policy. 

* Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history,
confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding and address any questions
or concerns.  

* Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic
examinations and provides patient with radiation protection and safety in
accordance with prescribed methods. 

* Logs radiological procedures completed, processes charges and related
paperwork using computer equipment as directed.  

* Maintains cleanliness of examination rooms and stocks necessary medical
and/or radiological supplies in the department. Compliance with all
OrthoCarolina policy and procedures.  

* Assists with the transportation of patients between the examination module(s)
and the Radiology department. Assist with patient flow in the examination
module(s) as directed by a supervisor.  

Skills and Abilities

* Ability to operate various manufacturer types of Radiology suite equipment,
(i. e. Siemens/GE/Philips). 

* Skill in proficient use of various manufacturer types of Digital Radiology
(DR) and Computer Radiology (CR) reader systems. 

* Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying
supervisor. 

* Skill in positioning patients properly and performing quality diagnostic
radiographs. 

* Observes safety and security procedures. 

Qualifications

* Graduate of a Radiologic Technologist program approved by the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the American Medical Association. 

* Minimum of one year experience as an x-ray tech with an orthopedic
background. 

* Professional license or certification requirements

* Registered Radiology Tech by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
(AART) or ARRT registry eligible.  

* Current CPR certification recommended.  

EMPLOYEE TYPE

Regular

QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS

Medical Imaging, Medical Records Management, Patient Care, Radiography,
Radiology, Radiology Equipment, X-Rays, X Ray Technology

EDUCATION

CERTIFICATIONS

CPR - Other, Registered Radiology Tech - American Registry of Radiologic
Technologist

LANGUAGE

WORK EXPERIENCE

Clinical Experience