About this role
About This Role
If you’re a Radiologic Technologist who enjoys leading by example and keeping patient care at the center of everything you do, this Team Lead opportunity at WakeMed Cary Hospital may be the next step you’re looking for.
Our Radiology Team Lead plays a key role in supporting the daily workflow of the diagnostic imaging section, ensuring safe, high-quality, and compassionate services across the shift. In this role, you’ll act as both a hands-on technologist and a go-to resource for your teammates—helping guide workflow, support training, and elevate the overall patient and team experience.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, communicates clearly, and enjoys mentoring others while maintaining strong technical skills.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee and coordinate the daily workflow of diagnostic imaging services on your assigned shift.
- Serve as the point person for staff when supervisors or managers are not present, ensuring consistent operations and timely patient care.
- Support the orientation, education, and ongoing training of Radiology employees, partnering closely with management.
- Function as a liaison between team members and leadership, helping communicate priorities, updates, and process improvements.
- Identify opportunities to improve patient safety, service quality, and operational efficiency.
- Participate in safety and quality initiatives, including programs designed to reduce error and improve patient outcomes.
- Maintain your role as a practicing technologist, demonstrating high standards of clinical quality and patient-centered care.
Experience
- 6 months of clinical radiology experience — Required
- 3 years of clinical radiology experience — Required
- Leadership experience — Preferred
Licensure & Credentials
- Registered Technologist – Radiography (ARRT) — Required
What Makes WakeMed Different
At WakeMed, we don’t just care for patients — we care for our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of the WakeMed family:
- Free parking at all campuses
- Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
- Paid Days Off (PDO) – vacation, sick time & holidays
- Tuition & certification reimbursement
- Childcare partnerships with KinderCare & Bright Horizons
- Mental health support – 6 free consults through Lyra
- MetLife pet insurance
- WakeWell Rewards & wellness programs
- Professional development – we invest in your future
- WakeMed Gives – employee assistance & education support
Department Description
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE
Licensure
Registered Technologist for Radiography Required
Education
Graduate Radiologic Technology Required
Experience
6 Months Clinical - Radiology Required - And
3 Years Clinical - Radiology And
Leadership Preferred
Other facts
About WakeMed Health & Hospitals
WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a private, not-for-profit health care organization based in Raleigh, N.C.
The 900+ bed system comprises a network of health care facilities that includes:
• Level I Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, children’s hospital and rehabilitation hospital in Raleigh, N.C.
• Community hospital in Cary
• Women’s hospital and family health center in North Raleigh
• Comprehensive outpatient centers and freestanding emergency departments in Brier Creek, Garner and Apex
• Freestanding Children's Emergency Department and dedicated Children’s Hospital
• One of the highest volume heart centers in the United States
• Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Multiple outpatient rehabilitation sites
• 40+ primary care and specialty physician practices
• Home health services
WakeMed’s team of 8,000+ nurses, technologists and medical support staff and more than 1,000 affiliated physicians serve the residents of Wake County and beyond using the most advanced technologies and facilities to ensure the finest in health care.
Specialties
WakeMed is home to two nationally accredited, award winning Chest Pain Centers and two nationally accredited, award winning Stroke Centers. Centers of excellence include cardiac and vascular care, women’s and children’s services, physical rehabilitation, emergency and trauma, orthopedics, neurosciences, home care and numerous wellness and community outreach programs.
What you'll do
- The Radiologic Technologist - Team Lead oversees the daily workflow of diagnostic imaging services and acts as a resource for staff. They also support training and ensure high-quality patient care.
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