Radiologic Technologist - Ortho & Trauma

Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: September 28, 2024

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 University Hospital -Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.Radiologic Technologist - Ortho & TraumaLocation: -Duke University Hospital - Duke Orthopaedic Trauma Clinic40 Duke Medicine Cir Clinic 1H
Durham, -NC -27710Work Schedule: -Full-Time, 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, we offer flexible work schedules
(3) 12-hour, (4) 10-hour, and (5) 8-hour schedules with the option of weekend work schedules***This position is eligible for a $10,000 commitment bonus*** -Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced or new graduate Radiology Technologist who will embrace our mission of -Advancing Health Together. - -At Duke Orthopaedic Trauma Clinic 1H, we care for adults with complex musculoskeletal injuries. Most of our patients have experienced a traumatic event and have multiple injuries that require treatment coordinated among various specialists. Many people are referred to our clinic from an emergency department or urgent care center for the following services/treatments: bone infection, fractures of the arms/legs, fractures that are slow to heal or have healed improperly, casting and casting removal, splinting, bracing, joint injections, and X-rays -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. - -Required Qualifications: -Education: -Completion of an AMA approved School of Radiology Technology or -ARRT -Certification -Experience: -Level IMust obtain ARRT certification within one year of employment. -Level IIMinimum of two years' experience as a diagnostic radiology technologist. -Level IIIA minimum of 4 years' experience within specialty modality in which they are seeking promotion - -Degrees, Licensure, and/or CertificationBLS certification - -Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran 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. -

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