Description
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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.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8hr shifts, with rotating outpatient locations.
*This position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment. Equal installments will be paid after each six (6) months of work completed. Learn more about the incentive program here: Incentive Program
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all aspects of General Diagnostic Radiology, adheres to Departmental Protocols and Policy and Procedures of UNC Healthcare System, obtains RT(R) credentials, and maintains Active Status using technical knowledge to troubleshoot work unit problems.
- Ensures accuracy of patient demographic information and examination requests, critiques, orients and saves all pertinent images, transmits QA-ed images to PACS, and documents completion and/or cancellation of all procedures in RIS.
- Conducts routine procedures and tests using radiology equipment to acquire patient diagnostic data.
- Performs work in a timely manner, analyzes requests and draws appropriate conclusions for examinations, maintains a clean and safe work environment, and documents incidents for improvement opportunities.
- Uses RIS, CIS, PACS, and SMS effectively to access information and document status of procedures, verifies that all information has arrived properly into PACS.
- Verifies patient identity, obtains relevant patient history, assesses patients' physical condition, and reacts to emergency situations while ensuring patient safety.
Other Information
Education Requirements:
- Associate's degree or completion of an accredited Radiologic Sciences Program. 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 must become registered within one (1) year from date of hire. 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:- Knowledgeable of radiation protection and safety, infection control, and standard precautions.
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Diagnostic Radiology FamilyMed
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $24.13 - $34.70 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If you are an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to 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 for applicants and employees with disabilities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or apply for a career opportunity.
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