Radiologic Tech, Registered - Urgent Care

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

Job summary

UNC Health Care in Mills River, NC is seeking a Registered Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic imaging under close supervision, interview patients, and ensure safety and quality of diagnostic data. Responsibilities include preparing exams, uploading images to PACS, and documenting in the EMR.

Ideal candidates hold ARRT registration, graduate from an accredited Radiologic Science program, and have experience reading orders.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Science program.
• Registration as Radiologic Technologist with ARRT.
• Good understanding of human anatomy, evidenced by education or experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting radiology orders.
• Experience working with PACS and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and performs radiological (X-ray) imaging.
• Reads and comprehends imaging orders and consults with physicians when needed.
• Interviews patients to understand risk factors and ensure safety.
• Guides patients through exams with clear explanations and cultural sensitivity.
• Uploads imaging results to PACS and records data in the EMR.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Patient interview skills

Order interpretation

Imaging safety awareness

Education

Accredited Radiologic Science program

ARRT Registration as Radiologic Technologist

Tools

PACS

EMR systems

EPIC (preferred)

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.

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.