Radiology Technologist Associate – Atrium Health Steele Creek – PRN Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Radiology Technologist Associate•Atrium Health Steele Creek•PRN
$ Sign-On Bonus Eligible
Charlotte, NC, United States

Job ID:

155641

Job Family:

Radiology Services

Status:

Part Time

Shift:

Variable

Detailed Shift and Schedule:

PRN

Job Type:

Regular

Department Name:

11071050239243-Radiology•Diagnostics
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Overview
This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement. Atrium Health Steele Creek Emergency Department, a facility of Atrium Health Pineville, provides 24-hour emergency medical services to the Steele Creek area. From broken bones and severe cuts to heart attacks and strokes, we are prepared to provide patients of all ages with the highest level of emergency care. Our expert staff includes physicians who are board-certified in emergency medicine. Plus, we are backed by the breadth and depth of Carolinas Medical Center, the region’s only Level I Trauma Center. Job Summary
Performs a variety of patient care duties and other professional activities as needed to facilitate patient care and treatment. Performs under the supervision of a radiology technologist. Assists in monitoring the flow of patient activities in the department.
Essential Functions
Performs basic diagnostic x-rays supervised by a radiology technologist.
Identifies and assists patients with questions about procedures.
Prepares patients for exam and ensures patient safety in the absence of the radiology technologist.
Obtains medications, radiopharmaeceuticals, or contrast media materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist or registered nurse.
Assists physicians and technologists in the performance of diagnostic exams based on assigned modality and career pursuits (Rad/Fluro, CT, IR, Mammography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET, Ultrasound) to include procedures requiring the administration of contrast media.
Retrieves patient orders and requisitions while supporting administrative or miscellaneous work tasks in the RIS, EMR, or other standard applications required in the workflow for diagnostic exams.
Assists patients to restrooms, with bedpans, urinals and other ancillary clinical support needs as required.
Assists with administrative duties, quality assurance, safety, regulatory, andpliance requirements.
Physical Requirements
Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies. Occasional standing, walking, and sitting during normal operation. Frequently may be required to stretch, bend twist, squat or kneel in the daily operation of the assigned clinical area. May be exposed to various physical conditions throughout the day such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, being near moving equipment. Required to use radiation safety guidelines to prevent exposure to ionizing radiation, MRI safety, and infection control as dictated by the procedural area.
Education, Experience and Certifications
High School Diploma or GED with preliminary coursework toward a certificate or degree in a medical imaging field. Clinical experience based on the educational program affiliated with the pursuit of career in medical imaging; Medical clerical skills preferred. Positions