Radiologic Technologist - Urgent Care Morrisville

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Conducts routine procedures and tests using radiology equipment to acquire patient diagnostic data. Prepares for and assists the radiologist in completion of 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 examination and assesses the quality of radiographic images. Responsibilities Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all aspects of General Diagnostic Radiology, is familiar with and adheres to Departmental Protocols and Policies of UNC Healthcare System, obtains RT(R) credentials and maintains Active Status using technical knowledge and ability to assist in actively troubleshooting work‑unit problems with respect to equipment and protocols. Ensures that patient demographics, emulsion markers, and requested examinations are correct, critiques, orients and saves all pertinent images, transmits QA‑ed images to PACS, ensures that all images reach PACS, documents completion and/or cancellation of all procedures in RIS, documents comments when appropriate, maintains image management equipment, reports any equipment problem to appropriate resources, and utilizes PACS and HIS system for obtaining additional study data. Conducts routine procedures and tests using radiology equipment to acquire patient diagnostic data. Performs work in a timely manner, performs quality radiographic images on a consistent and ongoing basis, analyzes requests and draws appropriate conclusions for examination and action plans, reviews radiographic orders and images, and correlates patient demographic information to ensure accuracy. Reviews daily schedule and/or status of patients waiting in the department for examinations, maintains a clean and safe work environment, documents incidents, and advises the area supervisor of improvement opportunities for the work unit. Uses RIS, CIS, PACS and SMS effectively and appropriately to access information and document status of procedures, modifies necessary orders for appropriateness, completes exams in the RIS system, QC’s and transmits information to PACS, verifies that all information has arrived properly into PACS. Verifies patient identity, obtains patient history relevant to the examination order, verifies pregnancy status before administering ionizing radiation, assesses patients’ physical condition and develops an action plan for performing the examination, determines if additional medical personnel or equipment is needed and takes appropriate action, assists patients that require extra attention, reacts to emergency situations, and ensures patient safety. Other Information Education Requirements Associate's degree or completion of an accredited Radiologic Sciences Program. If degree is not yet complete, candidates may be selected contingent on completing a degree program within 90 days of hire. Licensure/Certification Requirements Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Sciences or registry‑eligible and become registered within one (1) year from date of hire. (Registry‑eligible candidates must provide a copy of the diploma from the accredited program.) Must maintain registry status and continuing education requirements annually. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification. Professional Experience Requirements No prior experience required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Requirements Knowledgeable of radiation protection and safety in addition to general electrical safety, infection control, TB and standard precautions. Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC Health Medical Group Organization Unit: Urgent Care Morrisville Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00 Salary Range: $26.85 - $38.61 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location: US:NC:Morrisville Exempt From Overtime: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr