Radiology Technologist Associate - Atrium Health Mercy - PRN
Radiology Technologist Associate - Atrium Health Mercy - PRN
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Job Description
This position is Signon Bonus eligible. In addition to the signon bonus new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages paid time off and opportunities for career advancement.
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 leadingedge medical expertise. Atrium Health Mercy is a fullservice 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.
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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 xrays 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 physicians and technologists in the performance of diagnostic exams based on assigned modality and career pursuits (Rad/Fluro CT IR Mammography MRI Nuclear Medicine PET Ultrasound) to include procedures requiring the administration of contrast media.
- Retrieves patient orders and requisitions while supporting administrative or miscellaneous work tasks in the RIS EMR or other standard applications required in the workflow for diagnostic exams.
- Assists patients to restrooms with bedpans urinals and other ancillary clinical support needs as required.
- Assists with administrative duties quality assurance safety regulatory and compliance requirements.
Physical Requirements
Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients equipment and supplies. Occasional standing walking and sitting during normal operation. Frequently may be required to stretch bend twist squat or kneel in the daily operation of the assigned clinical area. May be exposed to various physical conditions throughout the day such as walking on hard surfaces climbing stairs being near moving equipment. Required to use radiation safety guidelines to prevent exposure to ionizing radiation MRI safety and infection control as dictated by the procedural area.
Education Experience and Certifications
High School Diploma or GED with preliminary coursework toward a certificate or degree in a medical imaging field. Clinical experience based on the educational program affiliated with the pursuit of career in medical imaging; Medical clerical skills preferred. Positions
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
