Radiologic Technologist - Rex Diagnostic Radiology

Description

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Radiologic Technologist - Diagnostic Radiology | Overnight Looking for a night-shift position where you're part of a team-not working alone?

Join the overnight Diagnostic Radiology team at UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh.

This position offers a consistent Tuesday and Wednesday, 12:00 AM-8:00 AM schedule, providing a predictable permanent night shift and plenty of time away from work.

Why You'll Love Working Nights With Us

Consistent Tuesday and Wednesday overnight schedule 12:00 AM-8:00 AM shifts

Permanent night shift with no rotating between days and nights

Three Radiologic Technologists staffed overnight - you're part of a team, not the only technologist in the hospital Centralized patient transport for inpatients - technologists are not routinely responsible for transporting inpatient exams Emergency Department patients remain the responsibility of the imaging team for transport to and from Radiology

Fair rotation of call and holiday responsibilities Minimal routine overnight OR and fluoroscopy - coverage in these areas is primarily needed for emergency situations

High-acuity clinical experience in a busy 660-bed hospital Exposure to a wide variety of patient populations, pathology, and clinical situations

The Overnight Role As an overnight Radiologic Technologist, you'll provide essential diagnostic imaging services throughout the hospital while working alongside a dedicated three-technologist overnight team. The majority of overnight imaging supports our Emergency Department and inpatient population, with occasional emergency imaging needs in other areas of the hospital.

You'll work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other members of the clinical team to provide timely, high-quality imaging and support patient care throughout the night. Our centralized transport team provides transport services for inpatients, allowing Radiologic Technologists to remain focused on imaging and patient care.

Emergency Department patients are transported by the imaging team as part of the normal ER workflow.

A Schedule Designed for Balance- If you value consistency and time away from work, this schedule provides a predictable routine: Tuesday & Wednesday | 12:00 AM-8:00 AM With a consistent overnight schedule and no rotation between day and night shifts, you can build your routine and plan your life around a dependable schedule. Grow Your Skills in a Complex Clinical Environment UNC Rex provides the clinical complexity and variety of a large health system within a collaborative team environment where your expertise and contributions are valued. Working overnight gives you the opportunity to build experience across a broad range of emergency and inpatient imaging needs while working alongside experienced technologists in a supportive team setting.

If You're Looking For... A consistent two-night workweek A permanent night shift Tuesday and Wednesday overnight hours A strong overnight staffing model A team-oriented work environment Centralized transport support for inpatients High-acuity diagnostic imaging experience A predictable schedule that provides substantial time away from the hospital This could be the night-shift opportunity you've been looking for. Come join a team where you can do meaningful work, develop your skills, and enjoy a schedule designed to give you more time outside the hospital.

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.

Responsibilities:
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.
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. Conducts routine procedures and tests using radiology equipment to acquire patient diagnostic data.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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 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:
* Knowledgable of radiation protection and safety in addition to general and electrical safety, infection control, TB and standard precautions.

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex Diagnostic Radiology

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 15.00

Salary Range:$26.85 - $38.61 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

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