Position Highlights:- Logistics:
- Pay: $38.67+ per hour.
- Contract Type: 1 base year with 4, 1-year option periods
- Schedule: Monday through Friday- 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Location: 508 Fulton Street, Durham, NC
Requirements:- Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
- 1-year recent related experience.
- Certified/registered in two or more of the following specialties: X-ray, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), or Ultrasound.
- Ultrasound Technologists/Medical Instrument Technicians shall be registered by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
- MRI Technologists shall be registered by the ARRT.
- CT Technologists shall be registered by the ARRT.
- X-RAY Technologists shall be registered by the ARRT.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Previous experience with the VA is a plus
Benefits:- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) match
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation
- 11 federal paid holidays
What does a typical day look like for the Registered Radiologic Technologist (Multi-Modality)?You will:
- Schedule: Monday through Friday- 7:00am - 3:30pm, 8:00am to 4:30pm, 9:00am - 5:30pm
- Direct Patient Care: estimated 95% of the time involved in direct patient care.
- Ultrasound Technologists/Medical Instrument Technicians shall:
- be responsible for providing diagnostically acceptable ultrasound imaging studies for the healthcare team to use in the clinical diagnosis, therapeutic planning, and treatment of a wide variety of medical conditions and disease.
- perform a variety of standard diagnostic ultrasound examinations using spectral wave Doppler, power Doppler, and color flow imaging techniques that primarily include the areas of: small parts, abdomen, gynecologic (pelvic transabdominal and endovaginal), obstetric (emergent first trimester), breast, and vascular (aorta, deep vein thrombosis) such as lower & upper extremity arterial duplex, hemodialysis graft evaluation, venous mapping, and venous insufficiency scans.
- MRI Technologists shall be registered by the ARRT.
- be responsible for providing diagnostically acceptable independent performance of most routine, urgent, and emergent MRl studies with and without the administration of gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCA), within the anatomical areas of the head, spine, musculoskeletal system, chest, extremities, and body that are performed at DVAHCS, as determined by demonstrated competency with each exam protocol usually under general supervision.
- Performs limited, advanced level/complex MRl imaging of the breast, cardiac, lower extremity arterial or venous, upper extremity MRA, functional brain imaging and interventional (procedural) exams such as biopsies that are performed at DVAHCS, as determined by demonstrated competency with each exam protocol under minimal direct supervision.
- Assists the radiologist when performing MR-guided biopsies; sets up equipment; delivers specimen to the laboratory service; coordinates with other departments as necessary.
- CT Technologists shall be registered by the ARRT.
- Perform Computerized Tomographic (CT) examinations. Performs computerized tomography of the head, neck spine, chest, body, and extremities.
- These exams may be performed with the use of contrast materials. Operates independently and without direct supervision in the performance of computerized tomography examinations and special procedures. The purpose of the work is to provide CT studies for doctors to use in diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of defects and diseases. Accuracy and clarity of the studies directly affects the accuracy and reliability of the physician's diagnosis and treatment. Assists radiologists with interventional exams such as biopsies and drainages.
- Confers with radiologists to determine the requirement of non-standard exams. Determines technical factors, positioning, number and thickness of scans, etc., to produce and satisfy requirements of CT scanning. Schedules patients for examinations. Advises radiologists or referring physicians of examination results. Notifies them of scans requiring their immediate attention. Ensures all images and associated series are transmitted to the PACS immediately upon completion.
- X-RAY Technologists shall be registered by the ARRT
- Performs independent technical work in support of diagnostic radiology under the direction of a radiologist. Operates General, Computerized, and Direct radiology equipment as part of the diagnostic plan for patient care. Performs basic general diagnostic and fluoroscopic radiological examinations and procedures, including portable diagnostic and C-arm fluoroscopic procedures on the wards, operating room, emergency room, Ankle-Brachial Index Test (ABI)'s, Dual X-ray, Absorptiometry (DEXA)'s and other areas assigned. The technologist provides technical training and assistance to other personnel and provides indirect support to the Lead Technologist and Chief Technologist.
- Rotate as coordinator as assigned. The coordinator will work closely with the Lead Technologists, radiologists, clinicians, and clerical staff to ensure optimum quality control, efficient coordination of assignments, high-quality diagnostic exams results and customer satisfaction. Schedules exams to maintain the flexibility for emergency cases. This requires the ability to prioritize scheduled patients as well as the ability to accommodate the emergency add-on procedure requiring immediate treatment.
- Administrative: estimated 5% of time not involved in direct patient care.
What qualifications do you look for?- You might be the professional we're looking for if you have:
- Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
- 1 year of recent related experience.
- Certified/registered in two or more of the following specialties: X-ray, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), or Ultrasound.
- Ultrasound Technologists/Medical Instrument Technicians shall be registered by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
- MRI Technologists shall be registered by the ARRT.
- CT Technologists shall be registered by the ARRT.
- X-RAY Technologists shall be registered by the ARRT
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Previous experience with the VA is a plus
If selected, candidates will need to complete credentialing and onboarding requirements consistent with VA medical staff processes.
What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?We offer outstanding benefits, including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week regularly are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.
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X-ray Technologist, Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist, Ultrasound Technologist
