Description:**Orientation is bi-weekly**
Upcoming Start Dates: 10/12, 10/26, 11/9
Duke Lifepoint Hospital154 bedsOrthopedics, spine services, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, ED, behavioral health, & includes 11 multi-specialty physician clinics
Chest Pain CenterJoint Commission Accredited
Clyde, NC
20 miles from Asheville
Home to part of the Great Smoky Mountains National ParkClose to:
Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg TN: 1.25 hours
Atlanta GA: 2.5 hours
Charleston SC: 4.5 hours
Knoxville TN: 1.5 hours
Columbia SC: 3.5 hours
Greenville SC: 1.5 hours**Local Rate: $45 - candidates must be 60 miles or great to be considered Travel
General CommentsRequired Skills
Certifications:
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.Required Licenses
Radiologic Technologist and Technician
Must be ARRT registered or registry eligible.
Required to be an active member of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Desirable to belong to national, state, and/or local societies.
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.For Stress Lab Tech:
Required Licensure: Registered ARRT Radiologic Technologist - RT(R)
AND/OR
NMTCB or Registered ARRT Nuclear Medicine - RT(N)
Essential Functions:
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Prepares preliminary paperwork for final interpretation by the cardiologist.
Performs exercise, pharmaceutical, and echo stress tests.
Recognizes chest pain, arrhythmias with stress testing. Responds/obtains appropriate and immediate assistance as needed.
Monitors, receives, and stocks stress lab supplies.
Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment as needed.
Troubleshoots minor problems, makes adjustments as needed during the procedure and prepares recordings for interpretation.
Collects and/or reviews pertinent medical, historical, and medication information in order to perform the appropriate study prescribed by the physician.
Assists with computerized charting, MUSE, and Paragon.
Assists with activities to improve department processes, facilitate testing, and maintain quality to achieve optimal patient results.
Minimum Education
Graduate of an approved course in Radiologic Technology.
Minimum Work Experience
Hospital training during two years of approved Radiologic Technologist program.
Experience in other x-ray departments, clinics or medical offices highly desirable.
No. of Positions: 1/1.
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