Radiologic Technologist

Overview

Blue Ridge Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to join our team in Hendersonville, NC!

• A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement account with company matching
• Supplemental accident insurance available
• 9 paid holidays per year
• PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)

This position is responsible for completing X-Rays for various diagnostic purposes. Will work in tandem with the rest of the clinical team to ensure patient care, satisfaction and safety.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepares patients for radiologic procedures.
• Escorts patients to x-ray room and explains procedures to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Screens patients for potential pregnancy
• Prepares patients for x-ray procedures by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors
• Operates radiologic equipment.
• Performs all x-ray examinations, practicing radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to the patient and staff. Selects the appropriate exposure technique factors for the patient’s size and condition, to ensure adequate image quality and diagnosis while operating under the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle.
• Minimizes risk to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors. Checks images for clarity of image, retaking when needed. Distributes studies to appropriate medical staff.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• Radiologic Technologist experience preferred.
• AART Registered Technologist required
• CPR Certified
• Experienced with radiological standards, rules, and regulations.
• Experienced with radiological safety, cleanliness and infection control policies.
• Knowledge of radiological equipment maintenance and upkeep.

At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.