Radiologic Technologist

UNC Health; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join UNC Health as a Radiologic Technologist to conduct vital diagnostic procedures and assist in patient care. This entry-level role involves working directly with radiology equipment to ensure accurate diagnostics while adhering to safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have a strong knowledge of radiation safety and possess the required educational qualifications.

Qualifications

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Sciences or registry eligible.
• BLS certification required for Healthcare Provider.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine procedures and tests using radiology equipment.
• Prepare and assist the radiologist in complex procedures.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of examination and assess image quality.

Skills

Knowledge of radiation protection and safety

Infection control practices

Education

Associate's degree in Radiologic Sciences

Job description

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Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary

Conducts

routine procedures and tests using radiology equipment to acquire patient

diagnostic data. Prepares for and

assists the radiologist in completion of intricate radiographic procedures

including preparation and administration of contrast media and medications in

accordance with state and federal regulations. Performs patient assessments and

provides patient care. Evaluates the appropriateness of examination and

assesses the quality of radiographic images.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all aspects of General Diagnostic Radiology, is familiar with and adheres to Departmental Protocols and Policy and Procedures of UNC Healthcare System, obtains RT(R) credentials and maintains Active Status using technical knowledge and ability to assist in actively troubleshooting work unit problems with respect to equipment and protocols.
• Ensures that patient demographic, emulsion markers, and examination requested are correct, critiques, orients and saves all pertinent images, transmits QA-ed images to PACS, ensures that all images reach PACS, documents completion and/or cancellation of all procedures in RIS, documenting comments when appropriate, maintains image management equipment, reporting any equipment problem to appropriate resources, utilizes PACS and HIS system for obtaining additional study data.
• Conducts routine procedures and tests using radiology equipment to acquire patient diagnostic data.
• Performs work in a timely manner, performs quality radiographic images on a consistent and on-going basis, analyzes request and draws appropriate conclusions for examination and action plan, reviews radiographic orders and images and correlates patient demographic information, ensuring accuracy of information, reviews daily schedule and/or status of patients waiting in department for examinations, maintains a clean and safe work environment, documents incidents and advises area supervisor of improvement opportunities for the work unit.
• Uses RIS,CIS,PACS and SMS effectively and appropriately to access information and document status of procedures, modifies all necessary orders for appropriateness, completes exam in RIS System, QC's and transmits information to PACS, verifies that all information has arrive properly into PACS.
• Verifies patient identity, obtains patient history relevant to examination order, verifies pregnancy status before administering ionizing radiation, assesses patients physical condition and develops an action plan for performing examination, assesses patients condition to determine if additionally medical personnel and or equipment is needed and takes appropriate action, assists patients that require extra attention, reacts to emergency situations, insures patient safety.
  
  

Other Information

Other information:

Education Requirements

• Associate's degree or completion of an accredited Radiologic Sciences Program. If degree is not yet complete, candidates may be selected contingent on completing a degree program within 90 days of hire.
  
  

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Sciences or registry eligible and become registered within one (1) year from date of hire. (Registry eligible candidates must provide a copy of diploma from accredited program.) Must maintain registry status and continuing education requirements annually.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification
  
  

Professional Experience Requirements

• No prior experience required.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

• Knowledgable of radiation protection and safety in addition to general and electrical safety, infection control, TB and standard precautions.
  
  

Job Details

Legal Employer: GP2

Entity: UNC Physician Group Practices

Organization Unit: CO X Ray

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 1.00

Salary Range: $26.59 - $38.23 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Cary

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by UNC Physicians Group Practices II, LLC, a private, for-profit subsidiary of UNC Health Care System.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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