What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologic Technologist position at FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.?
Position Summary
FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.
Employee Benefits
At FirstHealth of the Carolinas, we believe in supporting our employees' professional growth and personal well-being. That is why we offer a comprehensive benefit package that is designed to help you thrive. Enjoy a free gym-membership to one of our 7 FirstHealth Fitness Centers to stay active and prioritize your health, take advantage of our educational assistance programs through FirstU to pursue academic or professional development goals. You'll also benefit from exclusive employee discounts through PerkSpot, saving you money on quality offerings. Additionally, we're committed to your future with a competitive retirement savings plan, including an employer match to help you build financial security. These are just a few examples of how our leading-edge employee benefits align with our mission to put your career first. Join FirstHealth of the Carolinas and help us in our mission to become the best place to work in healthcare!
FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system in central North Carolina wiht headquarters in Pinehurst, NC. FirstHealth of the Carolinas has been nationally recognized as atiop 150 place to work in health care by Becker's Healthcare for two consecutive years.
Join our team at FirstHealth of the Carolinas, where your skills and dedication will make a difference every day. We are seeking an enthusiastic Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures with precision and compassion.
As a Radiologic Technologist at FirstHealth, you will play a vital role in our mission to provide exceptional patient care. You will utilize diagnostic imaging equipment to perform imaging procedures, ensuring the highest standards of safety and accuracy. Your expertise will help us deliver critical information to our medical team, aiding in the diagnosis and teatment or our patients.
Responsibilities
- Operates diagnostic imaging equipment, computer, and image management systems utilized in performing diagnositc 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.
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, shift rotations, and on-call as required.
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
FirstHealth values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and works to create a culture of excellence in which all team members feel valued, connected, treated fairly and safe, and where differences are both respected and supported.
