Radiologic Technologist; Per Diem - Southeastern Or West Rockingham Job Raleigh area,North Carolina USA,Healthcare

Position: Radiologic Technologist (Per Diem) - Southeastern Or West Rockingham

Overview

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. We are seeking a Radiologic Technologist for the locations below:

Southeastern Urgent Care Clinics (Pembroke and Lumberton)
West Rockingham

Minimum shift requirements: 2 shifts per month to remain active in the Float Pool.

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, and assists in 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 procedures in RIS; documents comments when appropriate; maintains image management equipment and reports equipment problems; utilizes PACS and HIS systems for obtaining additional study data.

Conducts routine procedures and tests using radiology equipment to acquire patient diagnostic data.

Performs work in a timely manner and produces quality radiographic images on a consistent basis; analyzes requests and draws appropriate conclusions for examination and action plan; reviews radiographic orders and images and correlates patient demographic information; reviews daily schedule and patient status waiting 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 to access information and document procedure status; modifies orders for appropriateness; completes exam in RIS; performs QC and transmits information to PACS; verifies that 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 condition to determine if additional personnel or equipment are needed, assists patients requiring 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 Radiologic Technologists or registry eligible and become registered within one year from date of hire. Registry-eligible candidates must provide a copy of diploma from an 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.

Job Details

Legal

Employer:

NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Physicians Network

Organization Unit: Triangle 2 Hub
- Knightdale

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Salary Range: $26.59 - $38.23 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:

NC:

Raleigh

Exempt 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 Health Care System. This is not a State employed position.

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.

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.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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