Radiology Technologist - Huntersville
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We have an opportunity for a full-time Radiology Technologist/ Fluoroscopy Technologist in our OrthoCarolina Huntersville office.
The Radiology/ Fluoroscopy Technologist provides diagnostic-quality radiographs and real-time X-ray guidance during spinal procedures and injections. Working closely with orthopedic surgeons, this role ensures precise imaging, minimizes radiation exposure, and supports the highest standards of patient safety and care.
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates competency in positioning of all radiological procedures as prescribed by departmental policy.
- Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding and address any questions or concerns.
- Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations and provides patient with radiation protection and safety in accordance with prescribed methods.
- Logs radiological procedures completed, processes charges and related paperwork using computer equipment as directed.
- Maintains cleanliness of examination rooms and stocks necessary medical and/or radiological supplies in the department. Compliance with all OrthoCarolina policy and procedures.
- Assists with the transportation of patients between the examination module(s) and the Radiology department. Assist with patient flow in the examination module(s) as directed by a supervisor.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to operate various manufacturer types of Radiology suite equipment, (i.e. Siemens/GE/Philips).
- Skill in proficient use of various manufacturer types of Digital Radiology (DR) and Computer Radiology (CR) reader systems.
- Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
- Skill in positioning patients properly and performing quality diagnostic radiographs.
- Observes safety and security procedures.
- Experience with or willing to learn and operate advanced imaging equipment to provide real-time X-ray guidance during spinal procedures and injections.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of a Radiologic Technologist program approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the American Medical Association.
- Minimum of one year experience as an x-ray tech with an orthopedic background.
- Professional license or certification requirements:
- Registered Radiology Tech by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (AART) or ARRT registry eligible.
- Current CPR certification recommended.
- Fluoroscopy experience preferred.