Interventional Radiology Tech Associate- Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center IR PRN

PRN- As needed. This position is sign on bonus eligible based on eligibility.

Pay Range

Atrium Healths Carolinas Medical Center (CMC)is the flagship hospital of Atrium Health distinguished throughout the Southeast for its excellent patient care and medical expertise. From its modest beginnings in 1943 CMC evolved into the largest hospital in the region and a world-class facility that offers a full range of services to the Charlotte community and beyond with more than 1100 physicians and providers specializing in all areas of medicine.

CMC serves as the regions only Level 1 trauma center and is an approved transplant center for heart kidney pancreas and liver. We are also one of North Carolinas five Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals providing residency training for more than 200 physicians in 15 specialties and serving as a regional campus for the Wake Forest

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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 x-rays 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. BLS required.

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program