THIS POSITION WILL BE LOCATED IN NORTH WILKESBORO, NC.

Radiology Tech with lab experience and DEXA experience preferred. Responsible for performing radiological tests and manage all phases of the radiology function as well as prepare patients for medical exams. Performs quality control lab procedures, routine lab tests on specimens including blood and urine. Adherence to all OSHA and COLA rules and regulations. Works with Laboratory Director to coordinate quality assurance and proficiency programs. High school graduate or equivalent. Completion of course in radiologic technology approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Current certification (ARRT) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required. One year of experience as a radiologic technologist preferred. Medical office experience preferred. Knowledge, skills and abilities required: Knowledge of anatomy and physiology to sufficiently pinpoint area for radiography. Knowledge of radiology equipment and testing. Knowledge of safety hazards common to radiology including equipment, body mechanics, and patient movement. Skill in properly positioning patients to provide quality imaging. Skill in training residents. Student technologists and co-workers in equipment operation and procedures. Skill in trouble shooting equipment operation and performing simple adjustments. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. Ability to apply written guidelines and standardized work practices. Ability to identify problems. Ability to communicate clearly. Special conditions: Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for operation and repair of all department equipment. Ability to lift and carry items of moderate weight. Must be able to lift patients and place them in appropriate positions for operation of equipment. Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to operate equipment and review developed films.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT; Light Work - Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, including the human body, weighing 11-20 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently, and/or a negligible amount of weight constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time). Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Job ID 72272