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Provide diagnostic quality radiographs for physicians and/or physician assistants while protecting employees and patients from unnecessary radiation and usage of appropriate protection standards. At   OrthoCarolina , our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success. We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other to uphold the standards of excellence and promote an environment of teamwork throughout the organization .    OrthoCarolina   has 43 unique care locations with over 1 3 00 professionals who share a common goal to make lives better. Our employees are eligible for a full spectrum of benefits including paid company holidays, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about Team OC please visit    https://www.orthocarolina.com/about-us We have an opportunity for   a   Radiology   Technologist   i n   our   OrthoCarolina   office . The   Radiology Technologist   will   provide   diagnostic quality radiographs for physicians and/or physician assistants while protecting employees and patients from unnecessary radiation and usage of   appropriate protection   standards. Essential Functions: • Demonstrates competency in positioning of all radiological procedures   as prescribed by   departmental policy. • Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients'   understanding   and address any questions or concerns. • Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations and provides   patient   with radiation protection and safety   in accordance with   prescribed methods. • Logs   radiological procedures completed,   processes   charges and related paperwork using computer equipment as directed. • Maintains cleanliness of examination rooms and   stocks   necessary medical and/or radiological supplies in the department. Compliance with all   OrthoCarolina   policy   and procedures. • Assists   with the transportation of patients between the examination module(s) and the Radiology department.   Assist   with patient flow in the examination module(s) as directed by a supervisor. Skills and Abilities: • Ability to   operate   various manufacturer types of Radiology suite equipment, ( i.e.   Siemens/GE/Philips). • Skill in proficient use of various manufacturer types of Digital Radiology (DR) and Computer Radiology (CR) reader systems. • Skill in   identifying   equipment problems and correcting or notifying   supervisor . • Skill in positioning patients properly and performing quality diagnostic radiographs. • Observes safety and security procedures. Qualifi cations : • Graduate of a Radiologic Technologist program approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the American Medical Association. • Minimum of one year experience as an x-ray tech with an orthopedic background. • Professional license or certification requirements: • Registered Radiology Tech by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (AART) or ARRT registry eligible. • Current CPR certification   recommended . Employee Type Regular Qualifications Skills Medical Imaging, Medical Records Management, Patient Care, Radiography, Radiology, Radiology Equipment, X-Rays, X Ray Technology Education Certifications CPR - Other, Registered Radiology Tech - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Language Work Experience Clinical Experience