UNC Health Care

Maintains knowledge concerning radiation protection and safety in addition to general and electrical safety, infection control, TB and standard precautions.. Join our multidisciplinary care team staffed with physicians, APPs, RNs, CMAs and MOAs. Clinics are open 8am-8pm, 7 days a week and offer x-ray services only.. Clinics are staffed with 1 rad tech per 12 hour shift (Number of X-Ray varies by shift).. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all aspects of General Diagnostic Radiology, is familiar with and adheres to Departmental Protocols and Policy and Procedures of UNC Healthcare System, obtains RT(R) credentials and maintains. Uses RIS,CIS,PACS and SMS effectively and appropriately to access information and document status of procedures, modifies all necessary orders for appropriateness, completes exam in RIS System, QC's and transmits information to PACS, verifies that all information has arrive properly into PACS.

radiologic technologist

Job DescriptionDescriptionBecome part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Join the UNC Health Team as a Rad Tech!*This position qualifies for a $10,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment.Learn more about the incentive program here: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/imaging-commitment-incentive-programSummary: Provides and teaches diagnostic procedures in the field of radiologic imaging. Maintains knowledge concerning radiation protection and safety in addition to general and electrical safety, infection control, TB and standard precautions. Prepares for and assist the radiologist in completion of intricate radiographic procedures. Prepares and administers contrast media and medications in accordance with state and federal regulations. Performs patient assessments and provides patient care. Evaluates the appropriateness of examination and assess the quality of radiographic images.Join our multidisciplinary care team staffed with physicians, APPs, RNs, CMAs and MOAs. Clinics are open 8am-8pm, 7 days a week and offer x-ray services only. Clinics are staffed with 1 rad tech per 12 hour shift (Number of X-Ray varies by shift). Rad techs are cross trained to register patients, complete point of care testing and other clinical tasks  Hours: Variable schedule with rotating weekends, 12 hr shiftsResponsibilities: 1. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all aspects of General Diagnostic Radiology, is familiar with and adheres to Departmental Protocols and Policy and Procedures 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, enthusiastically shares knowledge with employees and students in the work unit. 2. Ensures that patient demographic, emulsion markers, and examination requested 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, documenting comments when appropriate, maintains image management equipment, reporting any equipment problem to appropriate resources, utilizes PACS and HIS system for obtaining additional study data. 3. Performs work in a timely manner, performs quality radiographic images on a consistent and on-going basis, analyzes request and draws appropriate conclusions for examination and action plan, reviews radiographic orders and images and correlates patient demographic information, ensuring accuracy of information, reviews daily schedule and/or status of patients waiting in department for examinations, maintains a clean and safe work environment, documents incidents and advises area supervisor of improvement opportunities for the work unit. 4. Uses RIS,CIS,PACS and SMS effectively and appropriately to access information and document status of procedures, modifies all necessary orders for appropriateness, completes exam in RIS System, QC's and transmits information to PACS, verifies that all information has arrive properly into PACS. 5. Verifies patient identity, obtains patient history relevant to examination order, verifies pregnancy status before administering ionizing radiation, assesses patients physical condition and develops an action plan for performing examination, assesses patients condition to determine if additionally medical personnel and or equipment is needed and takes appropriate action, assists patients that require extra attention, reacts to emergency situations, insures patient safety. Other InformationOther 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 diploma from 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/and Abilities Requirements: Job DetailsLegal Employer: NCHEALTHEntity: UNC REX Healthcare Organization Unit: UNC Urgent Care Beaver Creek Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00Salary Range: $24.13 - $34.70 per hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Variable Location of Job: US:NC:ApexExempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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