Radiology Trainee
 UNC Health Care | |
$19.98 - $28.54 per hour
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 United States, North Carolina, Cary | |
| 1120 Southeast Cary Parkway (Show on map) | |
 Jul 11, 2026 | |
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Description Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. Performs radiological procedures at technical level that requires direct supervision. Must be considered a second level student by clinical supervisor. Description of Job Responsibilities: PREPARES PATIENT FOR PROCEDURE: a. Identifies patient using two identifiers and two sources. b. Documents pregnancy according to procedure. c. Identifies common clinical indications for imaging studies and notes discrepancies. d. Correctly documents and maintains patient care records-ensures order is correct. PRODUCES DIAGNOSTIC QUALITY EXAMS ACCORDING TO DEPARTMENTAL COMPETENCY AND COLLEGE COMPETENCY: a. Sets technical factors, positions patient to achieve optimal images. b. Completes quality exams with efficiency and accuracy. c. Maintains competency when performing surgical Imaging exams under strict sterile procedure. d. Performs quality diagnostic exams with portable machine in ER, and floor units. e. Recognizes limitations of knowledge for student radiographer; avoids repeat or unnecessary errors. MAINTAINS THE SAFETY INCLUDING RADIATION SAFETY OF THE PATIENT AND THE TECHNOLOGIST a. Properly shields patient. b. Minimizes repeats. c. Demonstrates compliance with ALARA principles. d. Demonstrates understanding and compliance with NPSG's; maintains the safety integrity per room assignment. e. Prepared for emergencies and uses the correct procedures to maximize safety and minimize risks; detects hazardous situations and takes action to correct it or report it; reports incidents or accidents promptly. f. Demonstrates good infection control practices. ASSISTS RADIOLOGIST IN PERFORMING FLUORO PROCEDURES a. Sets up room properly for each exam including proper supplies for radiological study. MAINTAINS LEVEL OF COMPETENCY THROUGH EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS a. Participates in in-service education classes including departmental. b. Maintains "in good standing" status under the direction of radiology program coordinator. c. Maintains knowledge of department meeting. d. Meets deadlines for review of educational, policies, modules, meeting, etc. e. Stays informed of departmental policy changes. IS ABLE TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF DIFFERENT PATIENT AGE GROUPS (IE PEDIATRIC, ADOLESCENT, GERIATRIC) AND DEMONSTRATES THE ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE WITH THESE PATIENTS RECOGNIZES TECHNICAL LIMITATIONS AND COMMUNICATES THAT INFORMATION PROMPTLY TO THE SUPERVISING TECH OR RADIOLOGY PHYSICIAN Education Requirements: High School or GED required. Must be attending AMA approved school of radiologic technology. Must be a second level student and must be in good standing with current curriculum. This job profile is intended to provide a representation of responsibilities required. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this profile Other Information Job Details Legal Employer: GP2 Entity: UNC Physician Group Practices Organization Unit: CO Cary Work Type: Temporary Part Time Standard Hours Per Week: 32.00 Salary Range:$19.98 - $28.54 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Cary Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This position is employed by UNC Physicians Group Practices II, LLC, a private, for-profit subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. 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. | |