Radiology Trainee

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill is seeking a per diem Radiologic Technology student to perform radiologic procedures under direct supervision. You must be a second level student in good standing and enrolled in an AMA approved radiologic technology program.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, positioning, safety (ALARA), assisting radiologists in fluoroscopy, and maintaining competency through education. Work is onsite with variable schedule and compensation per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be attending AMA approved school of radiologic technology.
• Must be a second level student and must be in good standing with current curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for procedure and uses two identifiers.
• Sets up room and positions patient for optimal images.
• Maintains ALARA principles and radiation safety.
• Assists radiologist in fluoroscopy procedures.
• Maintains competency through ongoing education and program requirements.

Skills

Patient identification

ALARA safety

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AMA approved radiologic technology program

Second level student in good standing

Job description

Job Description

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Summary Performs radiological procedures at technical level that requires direct supervision. Must be considered a second level student by clinical supervisor.

Responsibilities

• PREPARES PATIENT FOR PROCEDURE: a. Identifies patient using two identifiers and two sources. b. Documents pregnancy according to procedure. c. Identifies common clinical indications for imaging studies and notes discrepancies. d. Correctly documents and maintains patient care records—ensures order is correct.
• PRODUCES DIAGNOSTIC QUALITY EXAMS ACCORDING TO DEPARTMENTAL COMPETENCY AND COLLEGE COMPETENCY: a. Sets technical factors, positions patient to achieve optimal images. b. Completes quality exams with efficiency and accuracy. c. Maintains competency when performing surgical Imaging exams under strict sterile procedure. d. Performs quality diagnostic exams with portable machine in ER, and floor units. e. Recognizes limitations of knowledge for student radiographer; avoids repeat or unnecessary errors.
• MAINTAINS THE SAFETY INCLUDING RADIATION SAFETY OF THE PATIENT AND THE TECHNOLOGIST: a. Properly shields patient. b. Minimizes repeats. c. Demonstrates compliance with ALARA principles. d. Demonstrates understanding and compliance with NPSG’s; maintains the safety integrity per room assignment. e. Prepared for emergencies and uses the correct procedures to maximize safety and minimize risks; detects hazardous situations and takes action to correct it or report it; reports incidents or accidents promptly. f. Demonstrates good infection control practices.
• ASSISTS RADIOLOGIST IN PERFORMING FLUORO PROCEDURES: a. Sets up room properly for each exam including proper supplies for radiological study.
• MAINTAINS LEVEL OF COMPETENCY THROUGH EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: a. Participates in in-service education classes including departmental. b. Maintains “in good standing” status under the direction of radiology program coordinator. c. Maintains knowledge of department meeting. d. Meets deadlines for review of educational, policies, modules, meeting, etc. e. Stays informed of departmental policy changes.
• IS ABLE TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF DIFFERENT PATIENT AGE GROUPS (IE PEDIATRIC, ADOLESCENT, GERIATRIC) AND DEMONSTRATES THE ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE WITH THESE PATIENTS, RECOGNIZES TECHNICAL LIMITATIONS AND COMMUNICATES THAT INFORMATION PROMPTLY TO THE SUPERVISING TECH OR RADIOLOGY PHYSICIAN

Other Information

• Education Requirements: High School Graduate or GED required. Must be attending AMA approved school of radiologic technology. Must be a second level student and must be in good standing with current curriculum.
• Licensure/Certification Requirements: None required.
• Professional Experience Requirements: None required.
• Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Diagnostic Radiology

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Salary Range: $19.78 - $28.12 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

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.

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