X-Ray Tech
Clyde, NC
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Shift: 08:00-16:30Description: Description:**Orientation is bi-weekly**Upcoming Start Dates: 10/12, 10/26Duke Lifepoint Hospital154 bedsOrthopedics, spine services, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, ED, behavioral health, & includes 11 multi-specialty physician clinicsChest Pain CenterJoint Commission AccreditedClyde, NC20 miles from AshevilleHome to part of the Great Smoky Mountains National ParkClose to: Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg TN: 1.25 hours Atlanta GA: 2.5 hours Charleston SC: 4.5 hours Knoxville TN: 1.5 hours Columbia SC: 3.5 hours Greenville SC: 1.5 hours**Local Rate: $45 - candidates must be 60 miles or great to be considered Travel General CommentsRequired SkillsCertifications:AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.Required LicensesRadiologic Technologist and TechnicianMust be ARRT registered or registry eligible.Required to be an active member of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.Desirable to belong to national, state, and/or local societies.Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.For Stress Lab Tech:Required Licensure: Registered ARRT Radiologic Technologist - RT(R)AND/ORNMTCB or Registered ARRT Nuclear Medicine - RT(N)Essential Functions:Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.Prepares preliminary paperwork for final interpretation by the cardiologist.Performs exercise, pharmaceutical, and echo stress tests.Recognizes chest pain, arrhythmias with stress testing. Responds/obtains appropriate and immediate assistance as needed.Monitors, receives, and stocks stress lab supplies.Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment as needed.Troubleshoots minor problems, makes adjustments as needed during the procedure and prepares recordings for interpretation.Collects and/or reviews pertinent medical, historical, and medication information in order to perform the appropriate study prescribed by the physician.Assists with computerized charting, MUSE, and Paragon.Assists with activities to improve department processes, facilitate testing, and maintain quality to achieve optimal patient results.Minimum EducationGraduate of an approved course in Radiologic Technology.Minimum Work ExperienceHospital training during two years of approved Radiologic Technologist program.Experience in other x-ray departments, clinics or medical offices highly desirable. No. of Positions: 1/1. Position creation reason:Coverage for LeaveGuaranteed Hours: 40