Senior Diagnostic Radiology Technologist

UNC Health; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking a Registered Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic imaging and ensure safe, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced setting.

Qualified candidates will hold ARRT registration, have a accredited Radiologic Science program, and 5 years of clinical imaging experience. Knowledge of anatomy and PACS experience are required; EPIC is preferred. This is an onsite, day-shift role with opportunities to mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Science.
• Five (5) years of experience working in a clinical imaging role.
• Registration as Radiologic Technologist from American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Good understanding of human anatomy.
• Experience reading and interpreting radiology orders.
• Experience working with a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).

Responsibilities

• Prepares and performs radiological (X-ray) imaging.
• Reads and comprehends imaging orders, engaging with physician when order is unclear, complex or warrants deeper review.
• Interviews patients to understand risk factors that may warrant a more in-depth examination for safety.
• Uploads imaging results into PACS and records information into EMR system.
• Guides patients through their examination with subject matter expertise and cultural competency.
• Precepts entry-level staff and orients new colleagues as assigned.

Skills

Radiologic imaging

Reading radiology orders

Patient interaction

Education

ARRT registration

Accredited Radiologic Science program

Tools

PACS

EPIC (preferred)

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:
Using radiological (X-ray) imaging equipment and standards, the Registered Radiological Technologist prepares and performs procedures and tests used to acquire and analyze patient diagnostic data. By interviewing and preparing patients with in-depth understanding of the equipment and procedures, this role ensures effective, safe use of this equipment and drives optimal care outcomes. As an experienced imaging technologist, this team member will work under minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment in the performance of their role.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and performs radiological (X-ray) imaging.
• Reads and comprehends imaging order, engaging with physician when order is unclear, complex or warrants deeper review. Selects appropriate scanning protocols and imaging parameters using knowledge of human anatomy.
• Interviews patients to understand risk factors that may warrant a more in-depth examination for safety.
• Uploads imaging results into Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). Records information into Electronic Medical Recordkeeping (EMR) system.
• Guides patients, some distressed, through their examination, applying subject matter expertise and cultural competency to explain the exam. Sets expectations and calms patient for effective imaging.
• Precepts entry-level staff and orients new colleagues as assigned. Collaborates to plan the workday and patient flow with colleagues.

Other information:
Required
• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiological Science
• Five (5) years of experience working in a clinical imaging role
• Registration as Radiological Technologist from American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists
• Good understanding of human anatomy - can be established through education or experience
• Experience reading and interpreting radiology orders
• Experience working with a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
Preferred
• Experience working with EPIC
• Registration in Bone Densitometry as issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Diagnostic Radiology

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARD RAD

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

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.