About this role
<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>About Duke University Hospital</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.</span></p><p style="text-align:center"> </p> <h3 style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong><br>Radiologic Technologist - Level I Trauma</strong></span></h3> <h3 style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Location: </strong>Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC 27705</span></h3> <h3 style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705</span></h3> <h3 style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Work Schedule</strong>: Full-Time, 3rd Shift, Friday - Sunday, 7:00PM - 7:30AM</span></h3> <h3 style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This position is considered to be the Weekend Option and will receive the WEO premium incentive pay for the weekend hours worked</span></h3> <h3 style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">***This position is eligible for a $15,000 commitment bonus and $3,000 in relocation assistance***</span></h3> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced or new graduate Radiology Technologist who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. The Duke University Hospital (DUH) campus supports a 1067 bed hospital known for Radiologic Technologist expertise in GI Diagnostic Fluoroscopy, OR, Ortho, Trauma, Ambulatory Surgery, Special Procedures, and PEDS services.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>What you will do:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Perform a variety of tasks involved in operating x-ray equipment to make radiographs of designated anatomical areas of interest. Adjust equipment for proper radiographic exposure techniques in accordance with radiation safety guidelines.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Explain x-ray procedures to patients.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Position patients for each anatomical view using positioning assistance devices and protective equipment as necessary.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Monitor accessory equipment and assist the physician with fluoroscopic procedures and special radiographic procedures.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Accurately process images for optimal quality. Match with appropriate paperwork for interpretation.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Charge radiographic procedures in; able to modify orders per protocol. Demonstrate acceptable film quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors, and collimation.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Understands and uses the Image Archival System</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Provide education and training to DUHS affiliated radiology technology programs.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Provide orientation to new technologists.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Perform other related duties incidental to the work herein</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">**DUHS offers career growth and enrichment within imaging services. There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Education:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Completion of an AMA approved School of Radiology Technology or ARRT Certification</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Experience:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Level I</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Must obtain ARRT certification within one year of employment.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Level II</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Minimum of two years' experience as a diagnostic radiology technologist.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Level III</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">A minimum of 4 years' experience within specialty modality in which they are seeking promotion</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">BLS certification</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">ARRT or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p><p><br><br></p> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Duke is an 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.</span></p> <br><br> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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.</span></p> <br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Essential Physical Job Functions:</strong></span> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job 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.</span></p> </div> </div> </div>