Radiology Technician

About This Role

This Radiology Technician position at Harris Ortho & Sports Medicine involves performing imaging procedures and educating patients, contributing to the hospital's mission of making communities healthier. The role is suited to a technician who is committed to patient well-being and providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and physician's orders
• Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure understanding and cooperation
• Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice when ordered
• Monitor patient condition continually and report/respond to changes in status as appropriate
• Prepare equipment and supplies
• Select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters
• Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality control procedures on equipment
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary
• Position patients and perform imaging procedure(s)
• Analyze results and identify issues with the quality of imaging results
• Take appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures
• Enter, transmit, and report scan results

Requirements

• Registered by the ARRT
• Current American Heart Association BLS maintained

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period; tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package and company match
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs)
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Important Details

• Schedule: 8-hour shifts, weekday position

About the Company

Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Western North Carolina community for over 90 years. It offers five major service lines, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, and emergency medicine, as well as many other areas of subspecialty care. Harris Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. Lifepoint Health's network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum.