Our Ability Jobs

Job Information

Atrium Health Radiology Technologist Associate - Atrium Health Anson - PRN in Wadesboro, North Carolina

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 Anson has an emergency department and a primary care physician office together in what we call a medical home. Our focus is our patients’ finding a primary care provider, helping prevent diseases or conditions before they become out-of-control, and building a relationship between patients and their healthcare providers. There is also a free community room for organizations to use as our community-based services expand our care beyond the hospital setting.

Interested in learning more about the benefits of joining our facilities? Check out this video: Atrium Health Radiology – Live Meaningfully - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjYFiElriHE&list=PL-Z9_ECudo7F7FBuAmrKSwTpAXl9QWjI-&index=20)

Job Summary

Performs a variety of patient care duties and other professional activities as needed to facilitate patient care and treatment. Performs under the supervision of a radiology technologist. Assists in monitoring the flow of patient activities in the department.

Essential Functions

  • Performs basic diagnostic x-rays supervised by a radiology technologist.

  • Identifies and assists patients with questions about procedures.

  • Prepares patients for exam and ensures patient safety in the absence of the radiology technologist.

  • Obtains medications, radiopharmaeceuticals, or contrast media materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist or registered nurse.

  • Assists physicians and technologists in the performance of diagnostic exams based on assigned modality and career pursuits (Rad/Fluro, CT, IR, Mammography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET, Ultrasound) to include procedures requiring the administration of contrast media.

  • Retrieves patient orders and requisitions while supporting administrative or miscellaneous work tasks in the RIS, EMR, or other standard applications required in the workflow for diagnostic exams.

  • Assists patients to restrooms, with bedpans, urinals and other ancillary clinical support needs as required.

  • Assists with administrative duties, quality assurance, safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements.

Physical Requirements

Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies. Occasional standing, walking, and sitting during normal operation. Frequently may be required to stretch, bend twist, squat or kneel in the daily operation of the assigned clinical area. May be exposed to various physical conditions throughout the day such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, being near moving equipment. Required to use radiation safety guidelines to prevent exposure to ionizing radiation, MRI safety, and infection control as dictated by the procedural area.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED with preliminary coursework toward a certificate or degree in a medical imaging field. Clinical experience based on the educational program affiliated with the pursuit of career in medical imaging; Medical clerical skills preferred. Positions

DirectEmployers