Radiology Technologist Atrium Health CMC PRN

Overview

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Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center (CMC)is the flagship hospital of Atrium Health, distinguished throughout the Southeast for its excellent patient care and medical expertise. From its modest beginnings in 1943, CMC evolved into the largest hospital in the region and a world-class facility that offers a full range of services to the Charlotte community and beyond, with more than 1,100 physicians and providers specializing in all areas of medicine. 

CMC serves as the region’s only Level 1 trauma center and is an approved transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas, and liver. We are also one of North Carolina’s five Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training for more than 200 physicians in 15 specialties and serving as a regional campus for the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. 

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Job Summary

Performs technical level radiographic examinations under the direction of the Radiologist. Supervises radiology area assigned by leadership. Services diagnostic radiographic procedures with demonstrated proficiency utilizing radiation safety practices to produce a high quality examination.

Essential Functions

• Operates all radiographic equipment within the department, including correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills.
• Performs and/or assists with radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Checks requisition for physician notes and/or special instructions and consults with Radiologist and/or other physicians as necessary.
• Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
• Confirms patient identification by checking armband and validates proof of identity.
• Records patient medical history pertaining to specific procedure and documents on requisition.
• Prepares and administers contrast media as required.
• Assures that procedure rooms are adequately supplied.
• Maintains patient medical records including closing orders, fixing exceptions, obtaining STAT readings and verifying correct exam was sent to Stentor.
• Coordinates daily activities and clerical duties.

   

Physical Requirements

 

Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers. Handles equipment and monitors supplies. May frequently be required to stretch, bend, twist, squat or kneel in operating all Radiographic equipment. Able to use hands for power gripping, speed work and precision during manipulation of radiographic equipment and in the case of injured and/or diseased patients. Vision and hearing for distances of up to 10 feet is necessary. Exposure to various physical conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and being near moving equipment. Able to adapt to changes in temperature and humidity.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Completion of formal Radiology Technology Program in an AMA-approved facility. Registry eligible or registered by the ARRT. 1 year of direct patient care work experience. Must pass competencies to include trauma and pediatric protocols. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA required.