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Radiology Technical Assistant Atrium Health University PRN

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Atrium Health

May 6

Applications are closed

  • Job
    Part-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
  • Charlotte

Requirements

  • Able to lift and carry 40 pounds. This position requires walking, standing, bending and pushing.
  • Education, Experience and Certifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED required. 1 year of clerical skills required; Medical clerical skills preferred. Level II radiologic technology student is an excellent candidate.

Responsibilities

  • Explains procedures to patients.
  • Prepares the patient for the exam, prior to the technologist's arrival in room, and retrieves medical equipment (cribs, stretchers, etc).
  • Ensures patient safety in the absence of a radiological technologist.
  • Assists the technologist in properly positioning the patient to reduce repeat rates and ensure quality of the exam.
  • Assists the nurse in the transport of patients to and from the procedure area when needed.
  • Performs clerical duties including logs, charges, open orders, answering phones, paging physicians, and giving directions as needed.
  • Obtains medication, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
  • Aids in room cleaning to include disposing of soiled linen, disinfecting equipment and other disposable items.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Radiology Technical Assistant at Atrium Health University?

The main responsibilities include performing patient care duties, monitoring patient flow, assisting with exams, and responding to patient needs.

What are the typical work hours for this PRN position?

The work hours for this PRN position can vary and are typically based on the department's needs and the employee's availability.

Is prior experience in radiology or healthcare required for this position?

While prior experience in radiology or healthcare is helpful, it is not always required. Training will be provided to ensure competency in performing the necessary duties.

Are there opportunities for advancement or growth within this role?

Yes, there may be opportunities for advancement or growth within this role based on performance and departmental needs. Employees are encouraged to express interest in professional development opportunities.

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Atrium Health

Our mission is to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all. We’re proud to be part of Advocate Health.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1940
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Atrium Health is a nationally recognized leader in shaping health outcomes through innovative research, education and compassionate patient care. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Atrium Health is proud to be a part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit health system, serving nearly 6 million patients across six states. It provides care under the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist name in the Winston-Salem, North Carolina, region, as well as Atrium Health Navicent and Atrium Health Floyd in Georgia and Alabama. Atrium Health is renowned for its top-ranked pediatric, cancer and heart care, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. A recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research, Wake Forest University School of Medicine is the academic core of the enterprise, including Wake Forest Innovations, which is advancing new medical technologies and biomedical discoveries. Atrium Health is also a leading-edge innovator in virtual care and mobile medicine, providing care close to home and in the home. Ranked nationally among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals in eight pediatric specialties and for rehabilitation, Atrium Health has also received the American Hospital Association’s Quest for Quality Prize and its 2021 Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award, as well as the 2020 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Health Equity Award for its efforts to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in care. With a commitment to every community it serves, Atrium Health seeks to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all, providing $2.46 billion last year in free and uncompensated care and other community benefits.