Radiologic Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging

Radiologic Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging

Duke Raleigh Hospital

3400 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27609

Work Schedule: Full-Time, 1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 5:30PM

***This position is eligible for a $15,000 commitment bonus and $3,000 in relocation assistance for those relocating from over 50-miles away***

Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced or new graduate Radiologic Technologist who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. The Duke Raleigh Hospital (DRAH) campus provides a patient-friendly setting no matter where you visit us -- in our hospital's North Pavilion, South Pavilion, or clinics. Duke Raleigh also maintains laboratory and imaging services, a pain clinic, 24/7 emergency care, community outreach, and education programs. In this role, you would be working with our Operating Room, Emergency, and Gastrointestinal departments where we have a total of 15 C-Arms, 2 Fluoroscopy rooms, and 6 portables.

What You Will Do:

• Perform a variety of tasks involved in operating x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated anatomical areas of interest. Adjust equipment for proper radiographic exposure techniques in accordance with radiation safety guidelines.
• Explain x-ray procedures to patients.
• Position patients for each anatomical view using positioning assistance devices and protective equipment as necessary.
• Monitor accessory equipment and assist the physician with fluoroscopic procedures and special radiographic procedures.
• Accurately process images for optimal quality. Match with appropriate paperwork for interpretation.
• Charge radiographic procedures in; able to modify orders per protocol. Demonstrate acceptable film quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors, and collimation.
• Understands and uses the Image Archival System
• Provide education and training to DRAH affiliated radiology technology programs.
• Provide orientation to new technologists.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work herein

**DRAH offers career growth and enrichment within imaging services. There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system**

Required Qualifications:

Education: Completion of an AMA approved School of Radiology Technology or ARRT Certification

Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience preferred

Level I: Must obtain ARRT certification within one year of employment.

Level II: Minimum of two years' experience as a diagnostic radiology technologist.

Level III: A minimum of 4 years' experience within specialty modality in which they are seeking promotion.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification: ARRT certification, BLS certification