Radiologic Technologist

UNC REX Healthcare; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Rad Tech in Raleigh. You will conduct vital diagnostic procedures, assist radiologists, and ensure patient safety. The role offers a commitment incentive and requires an Associate's degree in Radiologic Sciences, along with licensure. Night shifts available, be part of a diverse team dedicated to better health.

Benefits

$15,000 commitment incentive over three years

Full-time position with night shifts

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in radiation protection and infection control.
• Understanding of standard precautions and safety protocols.
• Must maintain registry status and continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine procedures using radiology equipment.
• Assist radiologists with intricate procedures and patient assessments.
• Evaluate exams and ensure quality of radiographic images.

Skills

Radiation protection

Infection control

Patient care

Education

Associate's degree in Radiologic Sciences

Job description

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Job ID: 143738
Location: Raleigh, NC
Facility/Division: UNC REX Healthcare
Status: Full Time
Shift: Night Job

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Join the UNC Health Team as a Rad Tech!

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.

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

Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 8:30pm - 7:00am

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.

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Organization Unit: Rex Diagnostic Radiology

Work Type: Full Time

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: Night Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

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