Radiologic Technologist - Urgent Care: Carolina Pointe

UNC REX Healthcare; Eastwood Park (NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to enhancing community health. As a Radiologic Technologist, you'll perform critical diagnostic procedures and assist in intricate radiographic tasks. This role emphasizes patient care and safety, ensuring high-quality images and compliance with regulations. With a commitment to professional development, this position offers a $15,000 incentive for a three-year commitment, making it an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and inclusive environment. Embrace the chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients while advancing your skills in a dynamic team setting.

Benefits

$15,000 commitment incentive

Continuing education support

Health and wellness programs

Flexible scheduling options

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or accredited Radiologic Sciences Program required.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Sciences or registry eligible.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine procedures and tests using radiology equipment.
• Evaluate appropriateness of examinations and assess quality of images.

Skills

Radiation protection and safety

Patient assessment

Quality control in radiography

Technical skills in radiology equipment

Education

Associate's degree in Radiologic Sciences

Tools

RIS

CIS

PACS

SMS

Job description

Description

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 which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment.

Learn more about the incentive program here:https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/imaging-commitment-incentive-program

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.

Clinic hours are 7:45am-8:15pm. Open 7 days/week including holidays (except Christmas); workdays vary; every other weekend.

Radiologic Technologist is cross-trained for clinical and registration duties at Urgent Care locations.

Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all aspects of General Diagnostic Radiology, adheres to Departmental Protocols and Policy and Procedures of UNC Healthcare System, obtains RT(R) credentials and maintains Active Status.
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.
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 consistently, analyzes requests and draws appropriate conclusions for examination and action plan.
5. Uses RIS, CIS, PACS and SMS effectively to access information and document status of procedures.
6. Verifies patient identity, obtains patient history relevant to examination order, verifies pregnancy status before administering ionizing radiation, assesses patients' physical condition.

Other Information

Education Requirements:
● Associate's degree or completion of an accredited Radiologic Sciences Program. 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. 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.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Physicians Network

Organization Unit: UNCPN Carolina Pointe Urg Care

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

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: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

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 Health Care System.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their 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.