At OrthoCarolina, our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success; we share a common passion for making lives better. We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other through the backbone of our beliefs: trust, honesty and mutual respect; ensuring our voice is heard. Our positive environment supports individual growth and a sense of belonging. Our employees work together to uphold the standards of excellence and promote and environment of teamwork throughout the organization.
If these attributes align with the job culture you are seeking - then OrthoCarolina might be the right fit for you!
We have an opportunity with OrthoCarolina for a Part-Time Radiology Technologist for our Huntersville Urgent Care office location. The schedule for this position is: Monday and Friday evenings 5:30PM - 9:00PM.
The Radiology Technologistwill provide diagnostic quality radiographs for physicians and/or physician assistants while protecting employees and patients from unnecessary radiation and usage ofappropriate protectionstandards.
Essential Functions:
Demonstrates competency in positioning of all radiological proceduresas prescribed bydepartmental policy.
Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients'understandingand address any questions or concerns.
Positionspatients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations and providespatientswith radiation protection and safetyin accordance withprescribed methods.
Logsradiological procedures completed,processescharges and related paperwork using computer equipment as directed.
Maintains cleanliness of examination rooms andstocksnecessary medical and/or radiological supplies in the department. Compliance with allOrthoCarolinapolicyand procedures.
Assistswith the transportation of patients between the examination module(s) and the Radiology department.Assistwith patient flow in the examination module(s) as directed by a supervisor.
Skills and Abilities:
Ability tooperatevarious 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 inidentifyingequipment problems and correcting or notifyingsupervisor
Skill in positioning patients properly and performing quality diagnostic radiographs.
Observes safety and security procedures.
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 certificationrecommended
Part Time - Benefits Ineligible
Registered Radiology Tech - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
Clinical Experience
OrthoCarolina is one of the nation’s leading independent academic orthopedics practices serving the Southeast since 1922. OrthoCarolina provides compassionate and comprehensive musculoskeletal care including operative and non-operative care. Widely known for musculoskeletal research and training, OrthoCarolina physicians have specialized expertise in foot and ankle, hip and knee, shoulder and elbow, spine, sports medicine, hand, pediatric orthopedics, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Over 300 OrthoCarolina practitioners see more than one million patient visits across North and South Carolina each year. We are proud to be both physician-owned and physician-led.
