Imaging Technologist II, Radiology

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care in North Carolina seeks an experienced Radiologic Technologist to perform X-ray imaging and ensure safe, accurate exams. You will read orders, select protocols, and operate PACS/EMR systems while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

You will also supervise entry-level staff and coordinate patient flow with the radiology team. Requirements include graduation from an accredited Radiologic Science program, ARRT registration, and at least five years in a clinical imaging

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiological Science program.
• Five years of experience in a clinical imaging role.
• Registration as Radiological Technologist by ARRT.
• Strong understanding of human anatomy.
• Experience reading and interpreting radiology orders.
• Experience using PACS.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and performs radiological (X-ray) imaging.
• Reads and comprehends imaging orders, reviewing with physician when unclear; selects scanning protocols and parameters.
• Interviews patients to understand risk factors for safety.
• Uploads imaging results into PACS and records info into EMR.
• Guides patients through examinations, explaining the process and calming the patient.
• Precepts entry-level staff and assists in planning patient flow.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Reading radiology orders

PACS proficiency

Education

Accredited Radiological Science program

Five years clinical imaging experience

ARRT Radiologic Technologist registration

Tools

PACS

EPIC

Job description

Job Description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary:
Using radiological (X-ray) imaging equipment and standards, the Registered Radiological Technologist prepares and performs procedures and tests used to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data. By interviewing and preparing patients with in-depth understanding of the equipment and procedures, this role ensures effective, safe use of this equipment and drives optimal care outcomes. As an experienced imaging technologist, this team member will work under minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment in the performance of their role.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and performs radiological (X-ray) imaging.
• Reads and comprehends imaging order, engaging with physician when order is unclear, complex or warrants deeper review. Selects appropriate scanning protocols and imaging parameters using knowledge of human anatomy.
• Interviews patients to understand risk factors that may warrant a more in-depth examination for safety.
• Uploads imaging results into Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). Records information into Electronic Medical Recordkeeping (EMR) system.
• Guides patients, some distressed, through their examination, applying subject matter expertise and cultural competency to explain the exam. Sets expectations and calms patient for effective imaging.
• Precepts entry-level staff and orients new colleagues as assigned. Collaborates to plan the workday and patient flow with colleagues.

Other information:

Required

• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiological Science
• Five (5) years of experience working in a clinical imaging role
• Registration as Radiological Technologist from American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists
• Good understanding of human anatomy - can be established through education or experience
• Experience reading and interpreting radiology orders
• Experience working with a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)

Preferred

• Experience working with EPIC
• Registration in Bone Densitometry as issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Diagnostic Radiology

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARD RAD

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.