Radiologic Technologist - Urgent Care Apex
About The Position
Conducts routine procedures and tests using radiology equipment to acquire patient diagnostic data. Prepares for and assists the radiologist with 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 examinations, and assesses radiographic image quality. The technologist applies knowledge of general diagnostic radiology and departmental protocols, maintains required credentials, and helps troubleshoot equipment and protocol issues. The role includes confirming patient and examination information, reviewing orders and images, completing and documenting procedures in relevant systems, transmitting quality-checked images to PACS, and reporting equipment issues. The position also requires attention to patient safety, radiation protection, infection control, and emergency response.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or completion of an accredited Radiologic Sciences Program; candidates selected before completing a degree may be contingent on completing the program within 90 days of hire.
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Sciences, or registry eligible and able to become registered within one year of hire; registry-eligible candidates must provide a diploma from an accredited program.
- Maintain registry status and meet continuing education requirements annually.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
- Knowledge of radiation protection and safety, general and electrical safety, infection control, TB precautions, and standard precautions.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine radiographic procedures and tests to acquire diagnostic data.
- Prepare for and assist the radiologist with intricate radiographic procedures, including preparation and administration of contrast media and medications in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Apply knowledge of general diagnostic radiology and comply with departmental protocols and UNC Health policies and procedures.
- Maintain required RT(R) credentials and assist with troubleshooting equipment and protocol problems.
- Verify patient demographics, examination requests, and image markers; critique, orient, save, and transmit quality-checked images to PACS, and verify successful transmission.
- Document procedure completion or cancellation and appropriate comments in RIS; use RIS, CIS, PACS, SMS, and HIS to access information and document procedure status.
- Maintain image-management equipment and report equipment problems to appropriate resources.
- Review orders, images, patient information, and department schedules; determine examination appropriateness and an action plan.
- Produce high-quality images in a timely, consistent manner and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Verify patient identity, obtain relevant history, and verify pregnancy status before administering ionizing radiation.
- Assess patients’ physical condition, determine whether additional personnel or equipment are needed, assist patients requiring additional attention, respond to emergencies, and ensure patient safety.
- Document incidents and advise the area supervisor of opportunities to improve work-unit processes.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
