Radiologic Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging

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About Duke Regional Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range ofmedical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.

Radiologic Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging

Location : Duke Regional Hospital

3643 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704

Work Schedule :  Full-Time, 1st Shift, Weekdays

• This position is eligible for a $15,000 commitment bonus

Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced  Radiology Technologist who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. The Duke Regional Hospital (DRH) has 388 inpatient beds and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. In this role there are four rooms, five portables, and C-Arms that primarily work to serve our inpatients, outpatients, ED, 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

Required Qualifications :

Education :

Completion of an AMA approved School of Radiology Technology or ARRT 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

ARRT certification or ability to obtain ARRT within 12-months of employment

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