Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital, located in Mooresville, North Carolina, is a 123-bed acute-care hospital that has been serving the greater Lake Norman area, Iredell County, and surrounding communities since 1926. The facility offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, and surgical specialties.
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Occ Summary
Perform a variety of technical tasks involved in operating radiographicequipment and making radiographs of designated ana tomical areas ofinterest.
Work Performed
Perform a va riety of tasks involved in operating x-ray equipment to makeradiographs of designated anatomical areas of interest. Adjust equipmentfor proper r adiographic exposure techniques in accordance with radiationsafety guide lines.Explain x-ray procedures to patients.Position patients for each anatomical view using positioning assistancedevices and protective equipme nt as necessary.Monitor accessory equipment and assist the physician wit h fluoroscopicprocedures and special radiographic procedures.Accurately process images for optimal quality. Match with appropriatepaperwork 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 SystemProvide education and training to DUHS affiliated radiology technologyprograms.Provide orientation to new technologists.Pe rform other related duties incidental to the work herein DUHS offers ca reer growth and enrichment within Imaging services.There is a clinical l adder program with various steps and opportunitiesat each hospital withi n the health system.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Level Characteristics
N/A
Minimum Qualifications
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E ducation
Graduate or completion of program that meets eligibility requirementsfor registry/certification or currently holds required regi stry orcertification.
Experience
Level I must obtain certification within 18 months of employment.Level II Minimum of two yea rs' experience as a diagnostic radiologytechnologist.Level III A minimum of 4 years' experience within specialty modality inwhich they are seeki ng promotion.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
ARRT cer tification in radiographyARRT certification within 18 months of hireBLS 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 essentialjob 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.