Radiologic Tech, Registered - Urgent Care

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Mills River (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care in Mills River seeks a Registered Radiologic Technologist to perform X-ray procedures with close supervision, ensuring safe, high-quality imaging for diagnostic care.

The role includes interpreting imaging orders, explaining the exam to patients, guiding them through the process, and uploading results to PACS and the EMR. ARRT registration and an accredited Radiologic Science program are required, with onsite 36 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiological Science.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist with ARRT.
• Strong understanding of human anatomy.
• Experience reading and interpreting radiology orders.
• Experience working with PACS.
• Experience with EPIC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and performs radiological (X-ray) imaging.
• Reads and comprehends imaging orders, engaging with physician when order is unclear, complex or warrants deeper review.
• Interviews patients to understand risk factors that may warrant a more in-depth examination for safety.
• Guides patients through the examination, explains the exam, and maintains patient comfort.
• Uploads imaging results into PACS and records in the EMR system.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Order interpretation

Patient communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited program in Radiological Science

Registration as Radiologic Technologist from ARRT

Tools

PACS

EPIC

EMR systems

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 standardsunder close to moderate supervision, 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.

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.

• 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.

• Uploads imaging results into Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). Records information into Electronic Medical Recordkeeping (EMR) system.

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Other information:

Required

• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiological Science

• 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

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Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - UCC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Urgent Care Center Mills River

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Rotating

Location of Job: PARDMILLSRVR

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.