Radiological Laboratory Technologist (Urgent

Physicians East•Greenville, NC

1h•Onsite

About The Position

Physicians East, P.A. is seeking a self-motivated Radiological Laboratory Technologist who can work independently in a fast-paced urgent care environment. The role is responsible for obtaining high-quality digital X-rays, maintaining diagnostic imaging equipment, following physician orders to ensure accurate images, and performing laboratory tests and documentation as needed. The position reports to the Manager of Diagnostics and has no supervisory responsibilities. The technologist prepares patients for radiological procedures, uses radiation-protection techniques, checks and troubleshoots equipment, communicates changes in patient status, and maintains the quality of digital radiographs. The role also includes charging for procedures, tracking radiology reports, working with the Radiology Work List and PACS, assisting with administrative duties, and maintaining yearly CPR certification. Laboratory duties include handling and processing specimens, performing and documenting specified tests, maintaining proficiency-testing and quality records, taking corrective action when test systems deviate from requirements, notifying the technical supervisor of unresolved issues, ordering supplies, performing venipuncture as needed, and preparing specimens for reference laboratories. The technologist also maintains records, equipment, and a clean work area; attends safety and continuing education programs; follows OSHA and regulatory requirements and universal precautions; and collaborates with colleagues to provide quality service. The role is based at the Urgent Care location. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and every other Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Overtime may be required to ensure patient care and timely completion of work.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program with an associate degree.
Registered by ARRT and the State of North Carolina, or registry eligible.
Knowledge of PACS, computed/digital radiography, and other basic computer programs.
Maintain yearly CPR certification.
Complete the radiology continuing education requirement of 24 hours every two years.
Complete at least six American Proficiency Institute continuing education programs per year.
Meet the position's physical demands, including lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds and lifting patients weighing up to 300 pounds.
Have eyesight correctable to 20/20 to operate equipment and review digital images.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for radiological procedures by positioning them, adjusting immobilization devices, positioning equipment, and setting exposure factors.
Minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff using radiation-protection techniques, beam-restrictive devices, shielding, and appropriate exposure factors.
Perform quality checks on radiology equipment, troubleshoot problems, and arrange repairs when needed.
Recognize changes in patient status and communicate them to a nurse and/or doctor.
Apply knowledge of radiographic equipment principles, practices, and procedures.
Recognize safety hazards and legal liabilities and take appropriate action through established channels.
Provide and promote quality care in accordance with office policies and procedures.
Maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, patients, and other employees; support the learning needs of new staff and radiography students.
Participate in departmental and office cost-containment goals.
Pursue continuous self-improvement using knowledge gained through clinical X-ray experience.
Participate in staff meetings, in-service education, and continuing education, including 24 hours every two years for radiology.
Problem-solve, prioritize, and evaluate patient-care activities; perform procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative.
Ensure the quality of digital radiographs and charge for procedures performed.
Track radiology reports, assist with administrative duties, and use the Radiology Work List and PACS system.
Maintain yearly CPR certification.
Handle and process specimens, perform test analyses, report results, and maintain records for the listed laboratory instruments and tests: Medonic M Series, HCG, Piccolo, rapid COVID testing, Strep, Influenza, Mono, ESR, Clinitek Status, and Hemoccult slide developing.
Maintain records showing proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
Follow quality assurance, corrective action, and preventive maintenance policies; document corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Immediately notify the technical supervisor of problems that may adversely affect test performance when they cannot be corrected.
Order supplies for the laboratory and diagnostics areas.
Perform venipuncture as needed and clerical work as needed.
Prepare blood and urine specimens for shipment to reference laboratories.
Keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly.
Maintain records for the time periods required by COLA.
Attend safety and continuing education classes offered by Physicians East and complete at least six American Proficiency Institute continuing education programs per year.
Compare results for five random patients per year across the analyzer LIS and EMR.
Follow OSHA and other regulatory procedures, maintain a safe laboratory environment, meet accreditation standards, and use universal precautions at all times.
Work collaboratively across the department and with other units, adapting to diagnostic and laboratory testing and scheduling needs.