Radiologic Technologist

Job Description Summary

Performs radiographic procedures at a technical level requiring sound understanding of anatomical positioning and physiology, a high degree of technical competency and with the ability to act with initiative and ingenuity with a minimum of supervision. Apply ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis in adult and/or pediatric radiology. Other duties as deemed necessary.
Requirements (Education, Work Experience, Licensure, Registry &/or Certifications)
Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Licensed by the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA)

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Registered ARRT(R)
Licensed by SCRQSA
BLS

Experience: 2+ years
Skills: General and ortho exams, Pain Management, OR / CARM, Portable, and Bone Density.
Rotates to other locations based on operational needs.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC005545 UMA AMB RADI Clements Ferry - Radiology

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

8

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Responsibility:

-Performs diagnostic radiologic examinations in accordance with established protocols while maintaining image quality, patient safety, and efficient workflow. Completes patient screening, exam documentation, and image verification in RIS and PACS to support timely physician interpretation

-Maintains image quality, productivity, and efficient patient workflow.

Adheres to departmental standards and modality-specific protocols.

-Provides safe, compassionate, patient-centered care throughout the imaging process.

Supports onboarding and training of staff and students.

Facilitates a positive work and learning environment.

Participates in performance improvement initiatives related to quality, efficiency, patient, employee, and physician satisfaction, and safety.

Participates in staff meetings, lunch and learns, and quality meetings.

Maintains a professional demeanor in attitude, appearance, and communication.

-Maintains a safe, clean, and compliant environment by adhering to sterile technique (as applicable), and following universal precautions.

Maintains compliance with radiation safety, quality, and organizational standards.

Utilizes Shield reporting platform for events that occur outside the norm.

Additional Job Description

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology. Experience: Zero to two years of modality specific work experience.   Registration/Certification: Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 6 months of hire. Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA  recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

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