Radiologic Technologist - Primary Care, Blue Ridge

Radiologic Technologist - Duke Primary Care, Blue Ridge

Duke Primary Care, Blue Ridge, is a Family Practice with one location and eight physicians which include family doctors, internal medicine doctors, pediatricians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants to provide medical care for children, teens, and adults. Our practice specializes in Emergency, Family, Geriatric, and Internal Medicine as well as Pediatrics and Primary Care. We also provide lab work and X-Rays on site.

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 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: Completion of an AMA approved School of Radiology Technology and ARRT Certification

Experience: New graduate and experienced technologists welcome

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