Radiologic Tech, Registered - Urgent Care

UNC Health Care; Mills River (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care in Mills River, NC, is seeking a Registered Radiologic Technologist to perform X-ray imaging under close supervision. The role requires patient preparation, protocol selection, and safe operation of imaging equipment.

The ideal candidate will have ARRT registration, an accredited Radiologic Science program, and PACS experience. Onsite work with a standard 36-hour week is typical in a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Science program.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist with ARRT.
• Strong understanding of human anatomy.
• Experience reading radiology orders.
• Experience working with a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).

Responsibilities

• Prepares and performs radiological (X-ray) imaging.
• Reads and comprehends imaging orders, engaging with physician when order is unclear.
• Interviews patients to understand risk factors for safety.
• Guides patients through examinations with clear explanations and reassurance.
• Uploads imaging results into PACS and records information into EMR.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

PACS experience

Reading radiology orders

Patient interaction

Radiologic technology

Education

Accredited Radiologic Science program

ARRT registration

Tools

EPIC

PACS

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 under 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.