Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Not-for-profit health system with hospitals

Radiology Technologist - Orthopedics

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCharleston, SC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

An associate's degree from an ARRT-accredited institute is preferred.
Certification and registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Diagnostic Radiology is required.
State licensure is preferred unless required by the state where the job is performed.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations; at other locations it is preferred at hire and required before independent patient care.
One year of experience in radiation safety and patient care is preferred.
Experience with a Radiology Information System is preferred.
Ability to travel by car to off-site locations is required.
Ability to perform shift work is required.
Required abilities include manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination, maneuvering patients, hearing alarms and telephone/audio recordings, reaching above the shoulder, repetitive arm and hand movements, finger dexterity, far and near visual acuity, and depth perception.
The role may involve exposure to latex products, toxic or caustic chemicals and detergents, moving mechanical parts, dust and fumes, electrical shock hazards, x-ray or electromagnetic energy, high-pitched noises, gaseous risks, infectious materials and body fluids.
The role requires lifting or carrying 0–50 pounds, pushing or pulling loads up to 100 pounds, stooping or kneeling, climbing, balancing, bending, walking, and standing.
The role serves neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Patient-centered care, monitoring patient conditions during examinations, recording patient medical histories, working within an interdisciplinary team, attention to detail, critical thinking, communication with patients, conflict resolution, active listening, and relationship building are required skills.

Responsibilities

Obtain patients' clinical histories and appropriate laboratory work, ensuring the information is documented and available to a licensed practitioner.
Position and immobilize patients to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest while respecting their ability and comfort.
Apply radiation-protection principles to minimize exposure to patients, staff, and others.
Perform radiographic procedures by selecting and operating imaging equipment and accessories.
Verify informed consent and complete pre- and post-procedure documentation.
Assist licensed practitioners with fluoroscopic and specialized radiography procedures, applying appropriate aseptic surgical technique as needed.
Perform required timeouts in accordance with policy.
Identify, prepare, and/or administer medications or contrast as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
Receive, relay, and document verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.
Evaluate images for technical quality and document patient-dose exposures.
Interact professionally with physicians, technologists, physician offices, hospital staff, patients' family members, and patients.
Operate radiographic equipment and accessories in accordance with the ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle.
Perform other job-related duties as required by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Desired Qualifications

Experience operating EPIC electronic health record software is preferred.
Experience with a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) is preferred.

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Shift: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Primary Location: 615 Wesley Drive, Suite 100, Charleston, SC 29407

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position:
The Radiological Technologist is a certified health professional who, under the direction of an authorized user, is committed to applying the art and skill of diagnostic imaging through the safe and effective use of ionizing radiation, in diagnostic radiology.

Essential Job Functions:
•   Obtains patient's clinical history and appropriate lab work ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
•   Positions and immobilizes patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
•   Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
•   Performs radiographic procedures by selecting and operating imaging equipment, and/or associated accessories to successfully perform procedures.
•   Verifies informed consent and completes pre and post procedure documentation.
•   Assists licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized radiography procedures. Applies appropriate aseptic surgical technique as needed.
•   Performs timeout as required per policy.
•   Identifies, prepares and/or administers medications/contrast as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
•   Receives relays and documents verbal, written and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.
•   Evaluates images for technical quality.
•   Documents patient dose exposures.
•   Professionally interacts with physicians, technologist, physician offices, hospital staff, patient family members and patients.
•   Operates radiographic equipment and accessories in accordance with the principles of ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable).

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferrred)

Certifications

Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) in Diagnostic Radiology (required)
State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)

BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
Picture archiving communiation system (PACS) (preferred)

Experience

1 year experience in radiation safety and patient care (preferred)
Experience with Radiology Information System (preferred)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be required to use physical restraints
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials
May have periods of constant interruptions
General office environment
Required to car travel to off-site locations,
Prolonged periods of working alone

Physical Requirements

Lifting carrying (0-50lb) 34-66%
Lifitng/carrying (50-100lb) 0%
Push/pull (0-50lbs) 34-66%
Push/Pull (50-100lbs) 1-33%
Stoop/kneel 1-33%

Crawling 0%

Climbing 1-33%

Balance 1-33%

Bending 1-33%
Sitting 1-33%
Walking 34-66%

Standing 34-66%

Patient Population

Neonates (0-4 weeks)
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Additional Requiements

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Acuity - far
Acuity - near
Depth perception
Use of latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure

Skills

Patient centered care
Monitor patient conditions during examination
Record patient medical histories
Working within an interdisciplinary team
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Communication with patients
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

RSFPP Orthopedics - RSFPP - Specialty Care

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].

About the Company

Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Not-for-profit health system with hospitals

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system in the Charleston Lowcountry with hospitals, facilities, and a physician network that delivers medical care across the region. Patients access care through its hospitals and more than 200 physicians, with services coordinated across inpatient and outpatient settings. The system is distinguished by its not-for-profit status, size as Charleston’s largest private employer, and a record of national accreditations and high patient and physician satisfaction. Its goal is to provide high-quality, accessible health care to the Lowcountry and to improve community health outcomes.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Charleston, SC
Founded: 1829

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