Radiologic Imaging Specialist

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Job Summary:
Conducts routine diagnostic imaging procedures using radiology equipment to acquire patient data. Prepares for and assists radiologists in intricate procedures, including contrast media and medication administration. Performs patient assessments and provides care, evaluating image quality and appropriateness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates expertise in General Diagnostic Radiology, adhering to departmental protocols and UNC Healthcare System policies. Obtains and maintains RT(R) credentials, troubleshooting equipment and protocol issues.
• Ensures accurate patient information, critiques, and saves images, transmitting QA-ed images to PACS. Documents procedure completion and cancellation in RIS, maintaining image management equipment and reporting issues.
• Conducts routine procedures and tests using radiology equipment to acquire patient diagnostic data.
• Performs work efficiently, producing quality radiographic images consistently. Analyzes requests, draws conclusions, and reviews radiographic orders and images, ensuring accuracy.
• Uses RIS, CIS, PACS, and SMS effectively to access information and document procedure status, modifying orders as necessary.
• Verifies patient identity, obtains relevant history, and assesses physical condition, developing an action plan for examination. Ensures patient safety and reacts to emergency situations.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or completion of an accredited Radiologic Sciences Program. Registry eligible candidates must provide a diploma from an accredited program.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Sciences or registry eligible, becoming registered within one year from hire date. Maintains registry status and continuing education requirements annually.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.

Job Details:

• Employed by NC Health, a private subsidiary of UNC Healthcare System.
• Exempt from overtime.

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