Radiology Trainee

UNC Health; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 25,774 - 37,057; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health in Lenoir is seeking a part-time radiographer to perform radiological procedures requiring direct supervision. Candidates must be second-level students in a radiologic technology program.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, ensuring safety protocols, and assisting in fluoroscopy procedures. The position offers a salary range of $18.71 - $26.90 per hour with a standard work schedule of 8 hours per week. Join us in improving health and well-being in the community.

Qualifications

• Must be in good standing with current curriculum.
• Must be considered a second level student by clinical supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients by using two identifiers and documenting necessary information.
• Produces diagnostic quality exams with efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintains safety standards and practices.
• Assists radiologists in fluoroscopy procedures.
• Participates in educational requirements and departmental meetings.

Skills

Patient preparation

Radiation safety

Infection control

Communication with patients

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Currently attending AMA approved school of radiologic technology

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.

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:
  • Identifies patient using two identifiers and two sources.
  • Documents pregnancy according to procedure.
  • Identifies common clinical indications for imaging studies and notes discrepancies.
  • Correctly documents and maintains patient care records—ensures order is correct.
• Produces diagnostic quality exams according to departmental competency and college competency:
  • Sets technical factors, positions patient to achieve optimal images.
  • Completes quality exams with efficiency and accuracy.
  • Maintains competency when performing surgical imaging exams under strict sterile procedure.
  • Performs quality diagnostic exams with portable machine in ER, and floor units.
  • Recognizes limitations of knowledge for student radiographer; avoids repeat or unnecessary errors.
• Maintains safety including radiation safety of patient and technologist:
  • Properly shields patient.
  • Minimizes repeats.
  • Demonstrates compliance with ALARA principles.
  • Demonstrates understanding and compliance with NPSG’s; maintains safety integrity per room assignment.
  • Prepared for emergencies and uses correct procedures to maximize safety and minimize risks; detects hazardous situations and takes action to correct or report; reports incidents or accidents promptly.
  • Demonstrates good infection control practices.
• Assists radiologist in performing fluoroscopy procedures:
  • Sets up room properly for each exam including proper supplies for radiological study.
• Maintains level of competency through educational requirements:
  • Participates in in‑service education classes including departmental.
  • Maintains "in good standing" status under direction of radiology program coordinator.
  • Maintains knowledge of department meetings.
  • Meets deadlines for review of educational, policies, modules, meetings, etc.
  • Stays informed of departmental policy changes.
• Is able to identify and address the needs of different patient age groups (i.e., 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.

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.

Job Details

• Work Type: Part Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00
• Salary Range: $18.71 - $26.90 per hour (Hiring Range)
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Rotating
• Location: US:NC:Lenoir

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.