Radiologic Tech, Registered - Urgent Care

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

Job summary

UNC Health in Mills River, NC is seeking a Registered Radiological Technologist to prepare and perform radiological (X-ray) imaging procedures. This role involves interviewing patients for risk assessment, ensuring safe equipment use, and driving optimal care outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Radiological Science and is registered as a Radiological Technologist. Proficiency in handling PACS and understanding radiology orders are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiological Science.
• Registration as a Radiological Technologist from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Good understanding of human anatomy, established through education or experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting 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 physicians when necessary.
• Interviews patients to understand risk factors.
• Guides distressed patients through their examinations.
• Uploads imaging results into PACS and records information into EMR.

Skills

Radiological science knowledge

Patient care and comfort

Understanding of human anatomy

Experience with PACS

Education

Graduation from an accredited program in Radiological Science

Registration as a Radiological Technologist

Tools

Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)

Electronic Medical Recordkeeping (EMR)

EPIC (preferred)

Job description

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 an 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 orders, engaging with physicians when orders are unclear, complex, or require 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 patients for effective imaging.
• Uploads imaging results into Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and records information into Electronic Medical Recordkeeping (EMR) system.

Required

• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiological Science.
• Registration as a Radiological Technologist from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Good understanding of human anatomy, 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.

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.