Radiologic Technologist - Radiology OR

UNC Health Care; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 37,195 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Imaging commitment incentive

Job summary

UNC Health Care is seeking an OR tech in the radiology department to support General Diagnostic Radiology in the operating room. You will perform routine studies, prepare and assist the radiologist, and ensure imaging data is accurately captured and transmitted to PACS.

Comply with safety protocols, verify patient information, and assist with contrast administration as needed. Training aligns with state and federal regulations and shift coverage is Monday–Friday, 12:30pm–9:00pm.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Radiologic Sciences or completion of an accredited program; contingency if degree not yet complete.
• Registered by ARRS or registry-eligible and registered within one year from hire.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of General Diagnostic Radiology and adheres to protocols.
• Ensures patient data, markers, and orders are correct; saves images to PACS and documents in RIS.
• Conducts routine radiology procedures and tests to acquire diagnostic data.
• Maintains safety and quality in radiographic imaging; analyzes orders and schedules.
• Uses RIS, CIS, PACS and SMS to access and document procedures; transmits data to PACS.
• Verifies patient identity and pregnancy status; assesses condition and plans examinations.

Skills

PACS usage

RIS documentation

Patient safety

Radiologic procedures

Education

Associate's degree in Radiologic Sciences

Tools

PACS

RIS

CIS

SMS

Job description

Overview

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. This position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive paid over a three‑year work commitment. Learn more about the incentive program at https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/imaging-commitment-incentive-program. 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. Monday – Friday; 12:30pm – 9:00pm. This is an OR tech position with responsibilities in the operating room.

Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all aspects of General Diagnostic Radiology, is familiar with and adheres to Departmental Protocols and Policies of UNC Healthcare System, obtains RT(R) credentials and maintains active status, using technical knowledge and ability to troubleshoot 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 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.
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 arrived 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 additional medical personnel and or equipment is needed and takes appropriate action, assists patients that require extra attention, reacts to emergency situations, ensures 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 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

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

Salary

$26.85 – $38.61 per hour (Hiring Range).

EEO Statement

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to 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.