Radiology Technologist, 36 Hours Position Available In Forsyth, North Carolina

Radiology Technologist, 36 Hours
Winston-Salem, NC, United States

Job ID:

154178

Job Family:

Radiology Services

Status:

Full Time

Shift:

Day

Job Type:

Regular

Department Name:

12531093839456-Radiology Clinic
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Overview
Outpatient Radiologic Technologist opportunity at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston Salem, NC.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs diagnostic radiology procedures by utilizing equipment and employing techniques and procedures that are appropriate to the entire span of ages served in accordance with accepted standards of practice, and demonstrating expertise in limiting radiation exposure to patients and other members of the health care team.
Assists radiologists and other qualified staff physicians with invasive procedures, patient scheduling, clerical and image processing functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology. Minimum six months experience as a diagnostic Radiologic Technologist preferred. One year experience with patients preferred.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or

REGISTRATION

Registered and certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or registry eligible and must be registered within 12 months of hire. Certifications from other areas of specialty required. BLS Provider certification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ads to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizingmunication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building. Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Assumes responsibility for keeping informed about changes in policies and procedures. Participates in departmental in-service and educational offerings. Contributes to the overall quality of services.
Performs or assists in performing diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures in accordance with the North Carolina Regulation for Protection Against Radiation. Maintains appropriate education and credentials.
Maintains coordination of activities with others to aplish work objectives.
Ensures readiness of emergency equipment and supplies; recognizes and reacts appropriately to potential emergencies.
Maintains knowledge of procedures, equipment and systems used to perform job functions. Ensures availability of supplies and readiness of equipment.
Ensures accurate patient records via correct data entry, validation and archival of images.
Performs and maintainspetency for point of care testing as assigned, ensuringpliance with WFBH Point of Care policies and with applicable state and federal regulations (w applicable).
Provides instruction, education and consultation to health care personnel and patients to promote improved quality of patient care.
Provides emergency on-call coverage after normal working hours as required.
Provides age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with Age/Development Specific Guidelines for the age groups served when participating in patient care.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Strong oral and writtenmunication skills
Ability tomunicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses and other ancillary professional staff
Ability to maintain daily schedules
Clinical skills to enable recognition and to function accordingly in relation to priorities of patient needs
Performs effectively with frequent workload changes andpeting demands
Basicputer skills