Radiology Technologist - Atrium Health Mercy - FT Evenings

Company: Atrium Health
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: February 14, 2025

Job Description:

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 womens pelvic health. Interested in learning more about the benefits of joining our facilities? Check out this video: Job Summary Performs radiographic examinations with minimal supervision under the direction of the Radiologist. Coordinates daily activities to include performing examinations and associated clerical duties. Essential Functions

• Performs and assists with radiographic and fluoroscopicprocedures.
• Documents patient history pertaining to specific procedure onrequisition submitted byphysician.
• Confirms patient identification by verbal confirmation and validating proofof identity.
• Prepares and administers contrast media asrequired.
• Consults with radiologist and other physicians asnecessary.
• Selects and operates equipment as dictated by demands of individual procedure and demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioningskills.
• Maintains appropriate records as required by departmentalstandards. Physical Requirements Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers. Handles equipment and monitoring supplies. Must have good oral and written communication skills to interact with patients and hospital staff. May be required to frequently stretch, bend, twist, squat or kneel in operating radiographic equipment. Must be able to use hands for power gripping, speed work and precision during manipulation of radiographic equipment and in the case of injured and diseased patients. Vision and hearing for distances of up to 10 feet is necessary. May beexposed 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 andhumidity.Education, Experience and CertificationsRequires successful completion of a formal Radiology Tech Program in an AMA approved facility, ARRT registration, and Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA. If a new graduate, must be registry eligible with registry completion within 1 year of hire date.Required
  Preferred

  Job Industries

  • Healthcare

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