Radiology Technologist - Atrium Health Mercy - PRN

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. Performs with minimal supervision radiographic examinations under the direction of the Radiologist. Coordinates daily activities including performing examinations and associated clerical duties.

Responsibilities

Performs with minimal supervision radiographic examinations under the direction of the Radiologist; Coordinates daily activities including performing examinations and associated clerical duties; Performs and assists with radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures; Documents patient history pertaining to specific procedure on requisition submitted by physician; Confirms patient identification by verbal confirmation and validating proof of identity; Prepares and administers contrast media as required; Consults with radiologist and other physicians as necessary; Selects and operates equipment as dictated by demands of individual procedure and demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills; Maintains appropriate records as required by departmental standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic Technology; Must be registry eligible with registry completion within 1 year of hire date; CPR certification required; Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served; 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 be exposed 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.