Radiologic Technologist - Ambulatory Care Center

UNC Health; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

State position with potential for retirement plans

Job summary

UNC Health is searching for a Radiologic Technologist to conduct routine diagnostic imaging procedures. This role involves utilizing radiology equipment to acquire patient data, assisting radiologists, and performing thorough patient assessments.

Candidates must have an Associate's degree or complete a Radiologic Sciences program within 90 days of hire. The position offers a competitive salary range of $26.85 - $38.61 per hour. Join UNC Health and contribute to the well-being of communities!

Qualifications

• Candidates must maintain registry status and continuing education requirements annually.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine procedures and tests using radiology equipment.
• Assists in complex radiographic procedures including contrast media administration.
• Ensures accuracy of patient information and image management.

Skills

Knowledge of radiation protection and safety

General and electrical safety

Infection control

Ability to react to emergency situations

Education

Associate's degree or accredited Radiologic Sciences Program

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.

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

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 ongoing 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 arrived 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.

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

• Knowledge 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.

EEO Statement

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.

Accommodations

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.