Radiological Laboratory Technologist (Urgent

Physicians East•Greenville, NC

22h•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 setting. The role is responsible for obtaining high-quality digital X-rays, maintaining diagnostic imaging equipment, following physician orders, performing laboratory tests and documentation, and supporting accurate diagnosis and patient care. The position reports to the Manager of Diagnostics and has no supervisory responsibilities. This position combines radiology, laboratory, and administrative duties. The technologist performs radiographic procedures, protects patients and staff from radiation, checks and troubleshoots equipment, and supports quality care and effective collaboration. Laboratory work includes processing and analyzing specimens, documenting and reporting results, maintaining records and equipment, and following quality, safety, and accreditation requirements. The role also requires ongoing continuing education and maintaining yearly CPR certification. The job is based at an 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, completion of tasks, and timely return of calls. The physical demands include manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds, and lifting patients weighing up to 300 pounds. The working environment includes frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other conditions common to a clinic.

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.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds and lifting patients weighing up to 300 pounds.
Eyesight correctable to 20/20 to operate equipment and review digital images.
Maintain yearly CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for radiological procedures by positioning them, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into position, and setting exposure factors.
Minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff by using radiation-protection techniques, beam-restrictive devices, patient shielding, and appropriate exposure factors.
Perform quality checks on radiology equipment, troubleshoot equipment, and arrange repairs when necessary.
Recognize changes in patient status and communicate them appropriately to a nurse or doctor.
Apply knowledge of radiographic equipment principles, practices, and procedures; identify safety hazards and legal liabilities and intervene through appropriate channels.
Provide quality care in accordance with office policies and procedures, and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, patients, and other staff.
Support the learning needs of new staff and radiography students; participate in staff meetings, in-service education, and continuing education programs.
Participate in 24 hours of radiology continuing education every two years and maintain yearly CPR certification.
Use problem-solving, prioritization, and evaluation skills to perform procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative.
Ensure the quality of digital radiographs, charge for procedures performed, track radiology reports, and assist with administrative duties as needed.
Work with the Radiology Work List and PACS system.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, result reporting, and recordkeeping for the listed instruments and tests: Medonic M Series, HCG, Piccolo, rapid COVID testing, strep, influenza, mono, ESR, Clinitek Status, and Hemoccult slide developing.
Maintain records demonstrating that 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.
Notify the technical supervisor promptly of problems that may adversely affect test performance if they cannot be corrected.
Order laboratory and diagnostic supplies; perform venipuncture and clerical work as needed.
Prepare blood and urine specimens for shipment to reference laboratories.
Keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly, and maintain records for the time frames 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 randomly selected patients per year between the analyzer LIS and EMR.
Follow OSHA and regulatory requirements, established safety procedures, and Universal Precautions to maintain a safe laboratory environment and meet accreditation standards.
Work efficiently as a team member and adapt to changing diagnostic and laboratory testing and scheduling needs.