Description
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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: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/imaging-commitment-incentive-program
Summary:
Conducts complex procedures and tests using radiology equipment to acquire patient diagnostic data. Equipment includes, but is not limited to diagnostic, fluoroscopy, C-Arm and portable. Provides and teaches diagnostic procedures in the field of radiologic imaging. Prepares for and assists the radiologist in completion of intricate radiographic procedures including the preparation and administration of contrast media and medications in accordance with state and federal regulations. Preforms patient assessments and provides patient care. Evaluates the appropriateness of examination and assess the quality of radiographic images.
Responsibilities:
1. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all aspects of General Diagnostic Radiology as well as proficiency in multiple advanced radiology exams/procedures. 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. Demonstrates advanced expertise by serving in a role such as preceptor, safety committee member, auditor, superuser or other approved capacity.
3. Provides guidance and support to Rad Tech I teammates and students to assist in their training and development.
4. 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, utilizes PACS and HIS system for obtaining additional study data.
5. Maintains and troubleshoots image management equipment, reporting any equipment problem to appropriate resources.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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 patient’s 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 Information
Other information:
Education Requirements:
● Associate's degree or completion of an accredited Radiologic Sciences Program.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
● Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiological Sciences.
● Must maintain their registry status and continuing education requirements annually.
● Must maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification
Professional Experience Requirements:
● Two (2) years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
● Meet the requirements outlined in the Radiologic Technologist II Compentency Checklist and maintain Technologist II additional duty/duties annually.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
● Knowlegable of radiation protection and safety in addition to general and electrical safety, infection control, TB and standard precautions.
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Diagnostic Radiology
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $25.94 - $37.29 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, however, you are presently 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 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.