Radiologic Technologist - North Carolina Orthopaedic Clinic (Commitment Bonus Eligible)
Duke University Health System
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Posted: 27-Nov-24
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Categories:
General Nursing
Internal Number: 252032
Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose.
$10,000 Commitment Bonus Eligible | Paid out in 4 equal installments over 24 months in 6-month increments.
**Only new hires who have not worked for Duke University Health System in the past 12 months (at the time of offer) are eligible to receive the sign-on bonus.**
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Radiologic Technologist for North Carolina Orthopaedic Clinic located in Durham, NC to be responsible for operating X-ray and fluoroscopic equipment that assists radiologists and/or physicians with diagnosing and/or treating disease and/or injury.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepares patients for radiologic procedures. Protects patient, self, and other staff from radiation hazards. Takes X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients and includes implementing infection control procedures for the work area. Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis. Adjusts/sets radiographic controls. Positions patients and takes X-rays of specific parts of the patient's body as requested by physicians. Processes film. Checks X-rays for clarity of image, retaking when needed. Distributes X-rays to appropriate medical staff.
Maintains required records including patient records, daily log books, and monthly reports. Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure X-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies. Complies with safety standards.
Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs.
Maintains radiographic supplies, film, and orders as necessary.
JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of an AMA approved School of Radiology Technology
Level I must obtain ARRT certification within one year of employment.
BLS certification
JOB HOURS:
The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.
Job Code: 00004128 RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST Job Level: F1
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We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.
This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.
As a world-class academic and health care system, Duke Health strives to transform medicine and health locally and globally through innovative scientific research, rapid translation of breakthrough discoveries, educating future clinical and scientific leaders, advocating and practicing evidence-based medicine to improve community health, and leading efforts to eliminate health inequalities.