Job Description

Certification Details

• RT(R) credentials

Job Details

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all aspects of General Diagnostic Radiology.
• Familiar with and adheres to Departmental Protocols and Policy and Procedures of UNC Healthcare System.
• Obtains RT(R) credentials and maintains Active Status.
• Uses technical knowledge and ability to assist in troubleshooting work unit problems with respect to equipment and protocols.
• Shares knowledge with employees and students in the work unit.
• Ensures patient demographic, emulsion markers, and examination requested are correct.
• Critiques, orients and saves all pertinent images.
• Transmits QA-ed images to PACS and ensures all images reach PACS.
• Documents completion and/or cancellation of all procedures in RIS, documenting comments when appropriate.
• Maintains image management equipment and reports any equipment problems.
• Utilizes PACS and HIS system for obtaining additional study data.
• Performs work in a timely manner and produces quality radiographic images consistently.
• Analyzes requests and draws appropriate conclusions for examination and action plan.
• Reviews radiographic orders and images and correlates patient demographic information for accuracy.
• Reviews daily schedule and status of patients waiting in department for examinations.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Documents incidents and advises area supervisor of improvement opportunities.
• Uses RIS, CIS, PACS and SMS effectively to access information and document status of procedures.
• Modifies necessary orders for appropriateness and completes exams in RIS System.
• Quality controls and transmits information to PACS, verifying proper arrival of information.
• Verifies patient identity and 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’ conditions to determine if additional medical personnel or equipment is needed and takes appropriate action.
• Assists patients that require extra attention and reacts to emergency situations to ensure patient safety.

Job Requirements

• No prior experience required.
• RT(R) credentials required and must maintain Active Status.

Additional Details

• No preferred skills or experience specified.

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