What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologic Technologist position at FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.?
Overview
Perform diagnostic imaging procedures on patients while adhering to radiology and safety protocols.
Responsibilities
- Operates diagnostic imaging equipment, computer, and image management systems utilized in performing diagnostic exams.
- Determine how the technique selections affect optimal image quality.
- Follows policy and procedures.
- Ability to navigate online resources pertinent to job responsibilities.
- Ability to lift and move patients; push and pull wheelchairs and stretchers; ability to withstand extensive standing, stooping, bending, squatting; ability to push/pull and/or operate heavy machines/equipment; ability to perform repetitive tasks.
- Demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.
- Able to work weekends, holidays, shift rotations and call as needed.
Qualifications
- ARRT registered or registry eligible from an accredited Radiology program.
- Maintains certification in BCLS.
- Computer skills
- Good verbal communication skills
- Display critical thinking and decision-making skills
