Radiologic Tech, Registered - Urgent Care

UNC Health; Mills River (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking a Registered Radiologic Technologist to operate radiology equipment and perform X-ray imaging under close supervision. You will interview patients, set up protocols, and ensure safe, accurate imaging to support diagnostic care.

Responsibilities include patient guidance, order interpretation, and seamless PACS/EMR data entry. Onsite, full-time role with rotating schedule and standard 36-hour weeks.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiological Science.
• Registration as Radiological Technologist from American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Good understanding of human anatomy (education or experience).
• Experience reading and interpreting radiology orders.
• Experience working with PACS.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and performs radiological (X-ray) imaging.
• Reads imaging orders and consults with physicians when needed; selects scanning protocols and parameters.
• Interviews patients to assess risk factors for safety and quality.
• Guides patients during exams, explains the process, and maintains comfort and safety.
• Uploads imaging results to PACS and records data in EMR.

Skills

Interpreting imaging orders

Anatomy knowledge

Patient communication

Safety and risk awareness

Education

Accredited Radiologic Science program

ARRT Radiologic Technologist registration

Tools

PACS

EPIC

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.

PARDEE

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.