Diagnostic X-ray Technologist — Patient Care & Imaging

UNC Health; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 76,870,000 - 110,621,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health seeks a Radiology professional to perform General Diagnostic Radiology procedures with a focus on patient care and image quality. The role involves accurate data handling, image transmission to PACS, and strict adherence to departmental protocols.

Responsibilities include verifying patient identity, managing orders, and ensuring safety during procedures. BLS and ARRT registration within one year are required; associate degree in Radiologic Sciences completed or in progress.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or completion of an accredited Radiologic Sciences Program.
• ARRT credentialing is required; registry eligible candidates should become registered within one year from hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of General Diagnostic Radiology and adheres to UNC Healthcare System protocols.
• Ensures accurate patient data, selects correct examination, and saves and transmits images to PACS; documents procedure status in RIS.
• Performs routine radiology procedures to produce high-quality diagnostic images.
• Maintains timely workflow, reviews orders and demographics for accuracy, and ensures patient safety and comfort.
• Utilizes RIS, PACS, and HIS to access and document procedure status and to modify orders as needed.
• Verifies patient identity and pregnancy status before ionizing radiation; assesses patient condition and seeks additional personnel or equipment when required.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Radiology safety

PACS workflow

Education

Assoc Degree in Radiologic Sciences

Tools

RIS

PACS

HIS

Job description

UNC Health seeks a Radiology professional to perform General Diagnostic Radiology procedures with a focus on patient care and image quality. The role involves accurate data handling, image transmission to PACS, and strict adherence to departmental protocols.

Responsibilities include verifying patient identity, managing orders, and ensuring safety during procedures. BLS and ARRT registration within one year are required; associate degree in Radiologic Sciences completed or in progress.