Radiologic Technologist (Weekends)

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Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, North Carolina. The smallest of the four Duke Health hospitals at 123-beds, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, and surgical specialties.

Radiologic Technologist

Location : Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital

171 Fairview Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117

Work Schedule : Full-Time, 1st Shift, Friday - Sunday, 6:30AM - 7:00PM

This position is considered to be the Weekend Option and will receive the WEO premium incentive pay for the weekend hours worked

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 Health Lake Norman Hospital is seeking a new graduate or experienced Radiologic Technologist to join our dedicated imaging team and provide high-quality diagnostic imaging services in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. We are a 123-bed, Level III Trauma Hospital providing a wide range of services to patients throughout the region. Our Radiology team supports a diverse patient population across the Emergency Department, inpatient units, outpatient services, and the Operating Room.

Our Radiology department provides a broad range of imaging services and is equipped with Samsung portable X-ray units, OEC C-arms in the Operating Room, and Agfa and GE fluoroscopy rooms. The role offers the opportunity to work across multiple areas, including the OR, Emergency Department, outpatient imaging, inpatient units, and portable services. Operating Room experience is preferred. The weekday team supports OR, Emergency Department, outpatient, portable, and upstairs imaging needs, while weekend daytime coverage focuses on inpatient and Emergency Department imaging.

What you will do

Perform a variety of technical tasks involved in operating radiographic equipment and making radiographs of designated anatomical areas of interest.

• Perform a variety of tasks involved in operating x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated anatomical areas of interest.
• Adjust equipmentfor 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 DUHS affiliated radiology technology programs.
• Provide orientation to new technologists.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work herein

DUHS 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

• Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirements for registry/certification or currently holds required registry or certification.

Experience

Level I

Must obtain certification within 18 months 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 in radiography or within 18 months of hire.
• BLS certification.

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