Radiology Technologist - Atrium Health Matthews Internal Medicine FT

Department :

01220 GCMG MMG : Matthews - Internal Medicine

Status : Full time

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Hou rs Per Week : 40

Schedule Details / Additional Information :

Monday - Friday 8-5. Performs x-ray and Bone Density.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE : Graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology. Minimum six months experience as a diagnostic Radiologic Technologist preferred. One year experience with patients preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and / or REGISTRATION : Registered and certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Registry eligible and must become registered within 12 months of hire. Certifications from other areas of specialty required. BCLS (CPR) certification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building. Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Assumes responsibility for keeping informed about changes in policies and procedures. Participates in departmental in-service and educational offerings. Contributes to the overall quality of services.
• Performs or assists in performing diagnostic and / or therapeutic procedures in accordance with the applicable state Regulation for Protection Against Radiation. Maintains appropriate education and credentials.
• Maintains coordination of activities with others to accomplish work objectives.
• Ensures readiness of emergency equipment and supplies; recognizes and reacts appropriately to potential emergencies.
• Maintains knowledge of procedures, equipment and systems used to perform job functions. Ensures availability of supplies and readiness of equipment.
• Ensures accurate patient records via correct data entry, validation and archival of images.
• Performs and maintains competency for point of care testing as assigned, ensuring compliance with WFBH Point of Care policies and with applicable state and federal regulations (where applicable).
• Provides instruction, education and consultation to health care personnel and patients to promote improved quality of patient care.
• Provides emergency on-call coverage after normal working hours as required.
• Provides age / developmentally appropriate care in accordance with Age / Development Specific Guidelines for the age groups served when participating in patient care.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS :

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to communicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses and other ancillary professional staff

Ability to maintain daily schedules

Clinical skills to enable recognition and to function accordingly in relation to priorities of patient needs

Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands

Basic computer skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Clean work area

Frequent exposure to infections, contagious diseases, to the risk of bloodborne diseases

Exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and wastes

Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards

Frequent exposure to radiation, flammable and explosive gas hazards

Exposure to a variety of electro-mechanical / power equipment

Possible exposure to odorous chemicals, specimens, housekeeping cleaning agents and chemicals

Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment

Exposure to varying and unpredictable situations, and unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness)

Handles emergency or crisis situations

Subject to long, irregular hours

Handles absentee replacement on short notice

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

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Pay Range

$26.10 - $39.15

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About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.