Radiologic Technologist

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform routine diagnostic imaging and support radiologists with contrast media administration. You will work with PACS/RIS systems, ensure data accuracy, and maintain patient safety in a 40-hour work week.

The role requires ARRT certification or registry-eligible status with within-one-year completion, BLS, and an associate degree or equivalent radiologic program. Onsite, day schedule, benefits via UNC Health.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Sciences or registry eligible and become registered within one year from date of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
• No prior experience required.
• Knowledgable of radiation protection and safety in addition to general and electrical safety, infection control, TB and standard precautions.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of General Diagnostic Radiology; adheres to protocols and maintains RT(R) credentials.
• Ensures patient demographics and orders are correct; saves and transmits images to PACS; documents procedures in RIS.
• Conducts routine procedures and tests using radiology equipment to acquire diagnostic data.
• Performs quality radiographic images, analyzes orders and images, and maintains a safe work environment.
• Uses RIS, CIS, PACS and SMS to access and document procedure status.

Skills

General Diagnostic Radiology

Radiation safety

Patient safety

RIS/PACS knowledge

Education

Associate's degree or completion of an accredited Radiologic Sciences Program

Tools

PACS

RIS

CIS

SMS

Job description

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.

*This position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment.

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.

The position will provide diagnostic imaging services across outpatient settings, with responsibility for supporting orthopedic clinics, Cystoscopy, and outpatient OR coverage as needed. The technologist will work collaboratively with physicians, clinical staff, and the imaging team to provide safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care while adapting to changing departmental and patient care needs.

Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm

Responsibilities

• 1. 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.
• 2. 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.
• 3. Conducts routine procedures and tests using radiology equipment to acquire patient diagnostic data.
• 4. 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.
• 5. 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.
• 6. 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: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: UNCH Diagnostic Radiology ACC

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $26.85 - $38.61 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:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

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.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.