Radiologic Technologist - Urgent Care, Holly Springs

Job description

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 Primary Care Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Primary Care, which offers family, adolescent, and internal medicine services as well as urgent, general pediatric, and virtual care at nearly 50 clinic locations across central North Carolina. Radiologic Technologist - Duke Urgent Care, Holly Springs Location: Duke Urgent Care, Holly Springs 401 Irving Pkwy #130, Holly Springs, NC 27540 Work Schedule : Full-Time, (3) 12-hour shifts 7:45AM - 8:15PM with full week rotations ***This position is eligible for a $15,000 commitment bonus and $3,000 in relocation assistance for those relocating from over 50-miles away*** Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced Radiologic Technologist who will embrace its mission of Advancing Health Together. Duke Urgent Care in Holly Springs is part of Duke Health and provides care for infants, children, and adults experiencing minor illnesses and injuries. The clinic treats patients when their primary care provider is unavailable, outside regular office hours, or when their condition does not require emergency services. The Holly Springs location offers on-site laboratory services and X-rays, allowing patients to receive timely diagnostic testing and treatment in one convenient location 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. Level I: Must obtain certification within 18 months 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. Required Qualifications: Education: Completion of an AMA approved School of Radiology Technology and ARRT Certification Experience: New graduate and experienced technologists welcome Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification ARRT certification BLS certification Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.