Rad Tech

Position Summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area's only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.

*Free FirstHealth Fitness Membership

Responsibilities

Rad Tech Job Summary

Operates diagnostic imaging equipment, computer, and image management systems utilized in performing diagnostic exams.

Determine how the technique selections affect optimal image quality.

Follows policy and procedures.

Ability to navigate online resources pertinent to job responsibilities.

Ability to lift and move patients; push and pull wheelchairs and stretchers; ability to withstand extensive standing, stooping, bending, squatting; ability to push/pull and/or operate heavy machines/equipment; ability to perform repetitive tasks.

Demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Able to work weekends, holidays, shift rotations and call as needed. Qualifications

Rad Tech Qualifications

ARRT registered or registry eligible from an accredited Radiology program.

CT Registered or CT registry eligible preferred.

Maintains certification in

Computer skills

Good verbal communication skills

Display critical thinking and decision-making skills.