Radiologic Technologist

UNC Health•Cary, NC

10d•Onsite

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 role has variable hours to accommodate an Urgent Care Center operating from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., seven days per week. The position is full-time, onsite in Cary, North Carolina, with 40 standard hours per week.

Requirements

Associate's degree or completion of an accredited Radiologic Sciences Program; candidates whose degree is not yet complete may be selected contingent on completing a degree program within 90 days of hire.
Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Sciences, or registry eligible and registered within one year of hire. Registry-eligible candidates must provide a diploma from an accredited program.
Maintain registry status and annual continuing-education requirements.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
Knowledge of radiation protection and safety, general and electrical safety, infection control, TB, and standard precautions.
No prior professional experience required.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate thorough knowledge of General Diagnostic Radiology and follow departmental protocols and UNC Healthcare System policies and procedures.
Maintain RT(R) credentials and active status, and use technical knowledge to help troubleshoot equipment and protocol problems in the work unit.
Verify patient demographics, examination requests, and image markers; critique, orient, and save pertinent images; quality-check and transmit images to PACS; and confirm that images arrive properly.
Document completion or cancellation of procedures in RIS, including comments when appropriate, and use PACS and the HIS system to obtain additional study data.
Conduct routine procedures and tests using radiology equipment to acquire patient diagnostic data.
Perform work in a timely manner and consistently produce quality radiographic images; analyze requests and determine an appropriate examination and action plan.
Review radiographic orders and images, correlate patient demographic information, and ensure information accuracy.
Review the daily schedule and the status of patients waiting for examinations; maintain a clean and safe work environment; document incidents; and advise the area supervisor of opportunities to improve the work unit.
Use RIS, CIS, PACS, and SMS to access information and document procedure status; modify orders as needed for appropriateness; complete exams in RIS; and quality-check and transmit information to PACS.
Verify patient identity and obtain history relevant to the examination order.
Verify pregnancy status before administering ionizing radiation, assess the patient's physical condition, and develop an examination plan.
Determine whether additional medical personnel or equipment are needed, take appropriate action, assist patients who need extra attention, respond to emergencies, and ensure patient safety.
Maintain image-management equipment and report equipment problems to appropriate resources.
Prepare for and assist the radiologist with intricate radiographic procedures, including preparation and administration of contrast media and medications in accordance with applicable regulations.