Job Description
Posted Monday, April 15, 2024 at 4:00 AM
For over 50 years, Charlotte Radiology has been a trusted partner and industry leader in providing expert clinical imaging services and exceptional patient care. Charlotte Radiology serves NC/SC area healthcare providers and patients through advanced imaging technology, 40+ convenient locations, and 500+ team members – 90% of whom directly touch patient care. Our board-certified, subspecialized radiologists are experts in their fields - spanning mammography to musculoskeletal imaging to pediatrics to vascular and interventional radiology - and they interpret and perform more than 1.7 million studies annually. Together, we consistently earn greater than 97% patient satisfaction ratings from the communities we serve. For more information visit: www.charlotteradiology.com.
Our Vision: To be recognized as premier radiology experts and provider of choice – where people come first.
Our Mission: Through collaborative teamwork, we will provide quality-driven, innovative, customer-focused services that provide value and exceed expectations.
Our Partners: Charlotte Radiology is part of US Radiology, the nation’s premier partnership of physician-owned radiology practices and diagnostic imaging centers. Together, we make the BEST of radiology BETTER to improve lives. To learn more about US Radiology, visit www.usradiology.com.
COME JOIN OUR DIVERSE & GROWING TEAM! Whether you are a Radiologist, Technologist, an Advanced Practice Provider, part of the patient care team at one of our imaging centers or working within business operations and management at the corporate office - you will be a valued member of a larger diverse and inclusive team of experts invested in delivering exceptional care for patients and high-quality services for our referring healthcare providers. Come GROW with us!
WE INVEST IN YOU: Charlotte Radiology offers competitive base salary and comprehensive health and welfare benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, Telehealth, Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and 401k Retirement Savings.
POSITION SUMMARY: Performs excellent patient care for all CT scan and x-rays. Quickly and accurately completes all paperwork to include orders, lab work and authorization confirmation. Monitoring the safety of patients pertaining to radiation and contrast dose.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Examines orders and verifies request on patients. Addresses any questionable orders to Radiologist before procedures. Operates CT equipment with proficiency.
- Operates Injector with proficiency.
- Operates X-ray equipment with proficiency.
- Completes paperwork/orders, email order requests and authorization. Records medical history on designated history form. Correlates test results and other lab data with exam being performed.
- Performs IVs, gives patients oral contrast, and does lab work if needed.
- Monitors supplies/stock room.
- Communicates with radiologist for protocols as needed.
- Communicates with PACS/IT for imaging distribution if necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education/Licensing/Certification:
- Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology.
- ARRT.
- BLS.
Experience (years and type):
- 2 years of Radiology experience.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Must be able to perform procedures in accordance to the CR departmental protocols and standards. Operates CT scanners, X-ray equipment, IV contrast injectors, and O2 tanks. Computer literate and knowledgeable of CR programs.
- Must be up to date with local and federal regulations that apply to their licensure and role.
- Must be able to access all patient history to review any allergies that could interfere with the patient’s test.
- Must be able to communicate with the Radiologist or referring MD if a protocol needs to be obtained or a test needs to be altered.
- Must be able to report malfunctioning equipment to the Radiology engineer.
- Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift the appropriate weight determined by CR (50-75 lbs.).
- Must have positive communication skills.
- Performs basic patient care functions and informs the Radiologist or nurse of any change in the patient’s condition if needed.
- Must be competent with IVs.
Travel Required (% of time):
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
- Full day of walking and standing.
- Lifting more than 50 lbs.
Charlotte Radiology is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
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