Entry Level Lead Radiologic Technologist Jobs
New grad lead radiologic technologist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical rotation work or internship hours can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Medical Devices, with employers like TridentCare, Houston Methodist, and Ochsner Health hiring at this level now.
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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.
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
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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.
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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.
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Conducts routine procedures and tests using radiology equipment to acquire patient diagnostic data.
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Performs work in a timely manner, performs quality radiographic images on a consistent and ongoing 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.
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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 arrived properly into PACS.
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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 additional medical personnel and or equipment is needed and takes appropriate action, assists patients that require extra attention, reacts to emergency situations, 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 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:
- 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 Health Medical Group
Organization Unit: UNC Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Clayton
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
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: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Clayton
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.
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.
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
-
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.
-
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.
-
Conducts routine procedures and tests using radiology equipment to acquire patient diagnostic data.
-
Performs work in a timely manner, performs quality radiographic images on a consistent and ongoing 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.
-
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 arrived properly into PACS.
-
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 additional medical personnel and or equipment is needed and takes appropriate action, assists patients that require extra attention, reacts to emergency situations, 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 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:
- 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 Health Medical Group
Organization Unit: UNC Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Clayton
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
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: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Clayton
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.
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Entry Level Lead Radiologic Technologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level lead radiologic technologist job?
Start by completing your ARRT certification and ensuring your state licensure is current, as most employers require both before considering entry level candidates. Highlight clinical rotations, any supervisory experience from school practicums, and familiarity with imaging modalities like fluoroscopy or CT. Demonstrating a willingness to mentor peers and a basic understanding of department workflow gives new candidates a real edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level lead radiologic technologists?
Companies hiring entry level lead radiologic technologists right now include TridentCare, Houston Methodist, and Ochsner Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from hospital systems, outpatient imaging centers, and regional health networks that are actively growing their radiology departments and willing to develop candidates into the lead role.
Are there remote entry level lead radiologic technologist jobs?
Yes, though the majority of positions require on-site work given the hands-on nature of radiologic technology. About 0% of entry level lead radiologic technologist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to involve teleradiology support, scheduling coordination, or quality assurance tasks rather than direct patient imaging duties.
Are these new grad lead radiologic technologist jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior-friendly, welcoming recent graduates and candidates with zero to two years of experience. A new grad posting at this level typically accepts clinical rotation hours, externship experience, or a strong academic record in place of paid work history, and may include a structured onboarding period to help candidates grow into the lead responsibilities over time.
Which industries hire the most entry level lead radiologic technologists?
Entry Level lead radiologic technologist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Medical Devices, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring at this level because they operate high-volume imaging departments that need organized, entry level leads to assist with workflow oversight, equipment checks, and junior staff coordination as teams expand.