Radiology Technologist Associate Atrium Health Mercy PRN

Overview

Atrium Health Mercy, a facility of Carolinas Medical Center, is one of two CMC locations and is 1.3 miles from CMC. For more than 100 years, Atrium Health Mercy has treated patients with a special combination of human compassion and leading-edge medical expertise. Atrium Health Mercy is a full-service community hospital, specializing in the care of seniors and in complex foot and ankle surgery, hip and knee surgery, bariatric surgery and women’s pelvic health.

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 physician in the performance of diagnostic radiographic, CT and MRI procedures with administering contrast media.
• Retrieves requisitions and delivers to designated areas.
• Assists patients to restrooms or with bedpans and urinals as needed.
• Assists with administrative duties.

   

Physical Requirements

 

Requires the ability to lift and carry 40 pounds. Frequent walking, standing, bending and pushing.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED. 1 year clerical experience; Medical clerical skills preferred. Level II radiologic technology students, nursing students and NA students are excellent candidates. Venipuncture experience preferred.