Atrium Health Charlotte is seeking a Interventional Radiology Technologist for a job in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Interventional Radiology Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
Department:
Status:
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hou rs Per Week:
36
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Sign on bonus eligible.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Associate's degree from an approved school of Radiologic Technology or Cardiovascular Interventional Technology program required; or, an ARRT or RCIS graduate from a Cardiovascular Interventional Training program; or two years' work experience in Interventional Radiology or similar modality.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
Registered Radiologic Technologist ARRT (R) or RCIS certification required. BCLS CPR certification required. Advanced certification required within one year of hire date (ARRT CV, CI, or VI). ACLS preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building. 2. Ensures readiness of emergency equipment and supplies. Recognizes and reacts appropriately to potential emergencies. Performs routine analysis on imaging equipment to assure proper working conditions and a minimum of downtime. 3. Performs or assists in performing procedures and/or diagnostic tests and/or therapeutic exams through understanding of departmental and procedural responsibilities, duties, and accountabilities. 4. Provides instruction, education and consultation to health care personnel and patients to promote and improve quality patient care and maintains appropriate education/credentials to accomplish work objectives. 5. Maintains coordination of activities with others to accomplish work objectives through positive and professional interactions. Develops and maintains communication with others to effectively plan and coordinate activities and while keeping others informed of work progress. 6. Maintains files and compiles records according to procedure as required for accurate and current departmental records and/or reports. 7. Maintains appropriate education/credentials to accomplish work objectives by being responsible for own professional growth. Seeks out learning opportunities available within the department, organization, and community to increase knowledge and education. 8. Ensures patient needs are met, promotes excellent customer service, and provides quality care through evaluation of pertinent patient data prior to performance of procedures. 9. Provides technologist coverage for 24-hour emergency Neuro Endovascular and Vascular Interventional services through regular schedules and call/late schedules. 10. Provides age-developmental appropriate care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Guidelines for the age groups served when participating in patient care.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Exceptional oral, written, and listening communication skills Ability to handle daily stressful environment Supports employees and physicians in critical patient care environment Ability to work independently and prioritize clinical responsibilities
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases Frequent exposure to the risk of blood-borne diseases Possible exposure to toxic chemicals Frequent exposure to low-level radiation Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances Subject to varying and unpredictable situations Handles emergency or crisis situations May perform emergency care Subject to long irregular hours Requires judgment action which could result in the death of a patient Required protective equipment including eye protection, face protection, gown, lead apron, mask, sterile and non-sterile medical gloves
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum
Pay Range
$34.90 - $52.35
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Assists in the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic minimally invasive percutaneous procedures by utilizing radiographic and other imaging equipment. Employs techniques and procedures that are age appropriate, in accordance with, the accepted standards of practice while demonstrating expertise in limiting radiation and laser exposure to patients and other members of the health care team.
Atrium Health Charlotte Job ID #R . Posted job title: Special Procedures Tech/Interventional Radiology
About Atrium Health Charlotte
Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Atrium Health is now part of Advocate Health , the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, which was created from the combination with Advocate Aurora Health. In the Southeast Region, Atrium Health provides care under the Atrium Health name in Charlotte, NC, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist name in the Winston-Salem, NC, region, as well as Atrium Health Navicent and Atrium Health Floyd in Georgia and Alabama. Together, we are committed to providing equitable care for all. Annually, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in community benefits.
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Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Health savings account
