Overview
This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.
Atrium Health Union is a 182-bed hospital in Monroe, NC, providing comprehensive emergency services and specialty medical care. The campus offers a variety of medical services, including a day surgery center, cancer treatment center, long-term care facility, behavioral health center, specialty care clinics, a community wellness and outreach program, a women and childrens center, interventional heart program and physician practices. For more than 15 years this hospital has been serving the Monroe area, and we have worked to add new services and more specialized physicians and programs to meet the growing health care needs of our community.
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Job Summary
Performs technical level radiographic examinations under the direction of the Radiologist. Supervises radiology area assigned by leadership. Services diagnostic radiographic procedures with demonstrated proficiency utilizing radiation safety practices to produce a high-quality examination.
Essential Functions
- Operates all radiographic equipment within the department, including correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills.
- Performs and/or assists with radiographic and fluoroscopicprocedures.
- Checks requisition for physician notes and/or special instructions and consultswith Radiologist and/or other physicians asnecessary.
- Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
- Confirms patient identification by checking armband and validates proof ofidentity.
- Records patient medical history pertaining to specific procedure and documents on requisition.
- Prepares and administers contrast media asrequired.
- Assures that procedure rooms are adequatelysupplied.
- Maintains patient medical records including closing orders, fixing exceptions,obtaining STAT readings, and verifying correct exam was sent toStentor.
- Coordinates daily activities and clericalduties.
Physical Requirements
Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers. Handles equipment and monitors supplies. May frequently be required to stretch, bend, twist, squat or kneel in operating all Radiographic equipment. Able to use hands for power gripping, speed work and precision during manipulation of radiographic equipment and in the case of injured and/or diseased patients. Vision and hearing for distances of up to 10 feet is necessary. Exposure 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.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Requires 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. Must meet all required elements of competency checklists for advancement level and have 3 years experience as Rad Tech I.
