Radiologic Technologist I

UNC Health Careers; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive program

Job summary

UNC Medical Center Radiology is seeking a diagnostic radiology technologist to perform complex imaging and assist radiologists across outpatient settings. You will ensure patient safety, prepare and administer contrast, and work with RIS/PACS to document results, while maintaining quality imaging and collaboration with the imaging team.

The role requires completing a Radiologic Sciences program, ARRT registration, and BLS certification, with day schedule and onsite work at Chapel Hill.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or completion of an accredited Radiologic Sciences Program.
• ARRT registration and ongoing education requirements.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex radiology procedures and tests with radiology equipment.
• Assist radiologist in intricate examinations including contrast administration.
• Maintain patient safety and quality imaging; document in RIS and PACS.

Education

Associate's degree or completion of Accredited Radiologic Sciences Program

Tools

RIS

PACS

HIS

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:

Conductscomplex procedures and tests using radiology equipment to acquire patientdiagnostic data. Equipment includes, but is not limited to diagnostic,fluoroscopy, C-Arm and portable. Provides and teaches diagnostic procedures inthe field of radiologic imaging. Prepares for and assists the radiologist incompletion of intricate radiographic procedures including the preparation andadministration of contrast media and medications in accordance with state andfederal regulations. Preforms patient assessments and provides patient care.Evaluates the appropriateness of examination and assess the quality ofradiographic images.

This position will provide diagnostic imaging services across outpatient settings 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; 7:30am - 4:00pm

1. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all aspects of General Diagnostic Radiology as well as proficiency in multiple advanced radiology exams/procedures. 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, enthusiastically shares knowledge with employees and students in the work unit.
2. Demonstrates advanced expertise by serving in a role such as preceptor, safety committee member, auditor, superuser or other approved capacity.
3. Provides guidance and support to Rad Tech I teammates and students to assist in their training and development.
4. 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, utilizes PACS and HIS system for obtaining additional study data.
5. Maintains and troubleshoots image management equipment, reporting any equipment problem to appropriate resources.
6. 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.
7. 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 have arrive properly into PACS.
8. 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 patient’s 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

Education Requirements:

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

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiological Sciences.
• Must maintain their registry status and continuing education requirements annually.
• Must maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification

Professional Experience Requirements:

• No experienced required.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

• Knowlegable 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: Radiology OR

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. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.