Radiologic Technologist - UNC Urgent Care Knightdale
Job in
Knightdale, Wake County, North Carolina, 27545, USA
Listing for:
UNC Health Care
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Radiologic Technologist / CT Tech
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
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.
Responsibilities
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.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, 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, produces quality radiographic images consistently 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, 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.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 arrived properly into PACS.Verifies patient identity, obtains patient history relevant to examination order, verifies pregnancy status before administering ionizing radiation, assesses patient’s physical condition and develops an action plan for performing examination, assesses patient’s condition to determine if additional medical personnel and/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 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
- Knowledgeable of radiation protection and safety in addition to general and electrical safety, infection control, TB and standard precautions.
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