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Posted: 08-Sep-24
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 243392
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
About Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
Radiologic Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging
Location: Duke University Hospital - Duke Medicine Pavilion and Duke North Pavilion
DMP: 10 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
DNP: 2400 Pratt St. Durham, NC 27705
Work Schedule: We offer flexible work schedules; 1st, 2nd, 3rd Shift and weekend work schedules (2nd, 3rd, and weekend hours are eligible for premium pay). We offer 3x12s, 4x10s and 8 hours/five-day work schedules
***This position is eligible for a $10,000 commitment bonus***
Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced or new graduate Radiologic Technologist who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.
The Duke Medicine Pavilion, or DMP, is an inpatient critical care and surgery expansion of Duke University Hospital. DMP is located adjacent to Duke University Hospital and its entrance is on Duke Medicine Circle, facing the parking garage. The state-of-the-art, 8-floor pavilion includes 160 critical care rooms, 16 operating rooms, and an imaging suite that contains the Duke Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (MRI) Center and Duke Medicine Pavilion Imaging. Family zones, natural light wells and larger patient rooms and waiting areas provide patients and their loved ones with a top-of-the-line health care experience.
The Duke North Pavilion, or DNP, is two blocks north of Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Pavilion houses the Ambulatory Surgery Center and Adult Bone and Marrow transplant clinics specializing in same-day surgery services in an outpatient setting with a focus in ED, GI, PEDS and OR.
What you will do:
- Perform a variety of tasks involved in operating x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated anatomical areas of interest. Adjust equipment for proper radiographic exposure techniques in accordance with radiation safety guidelines.
- Explain x-ray procedures to patients.
- Position patients for each anatomical view using positioning assistance devices and protective equipment as necessary.
- Monitor accessory equipment and assist the physician with fluoroscopic procedures and special radiographic procedures.
- Accurately process images for optimal quality. Match with appropriate paperwork for interpretation.
- Charge radiographic procedures in; able to modify orders per protocol. Demonstrate acceptable film quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors, and collimation.
- Understands and uses the Image Archival System
- Provide education and training to DUHS affiliated radiology technology programs.
- Provide orientation to new technologists.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work herein
**DUHS offers career growth and enrichment within imaging services. There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
Completion of an AMA approved School of Radiology Technology or AART Certification
Experience:
Level I
Must obtain ARRT certification within one year of employment.
Level II
Minimum of two years' experience as a diagnostic radiology technologist.
Level III
A minimum of 4 years' experience within specialty modality in which they are seeking promotion
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
BLS certification
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