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Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Not-for-profit health system with hospitals

Multi-Modality Technologist 2 - Radiography and CT

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMoncks Corner, SC, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Certification and registration with ARRT, RDMS, or CNMT are required.
  • Competency in two imaging modalities is required, with certification in those modalities to be obtained within 12 months.
  • BLS Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations; at BSMH it is preferred at hire and required before independent patient care.
  • State licensure is preferred unless required by the state where the job is performed.
  • One year of experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
  • EPIC Electronic Health Record, Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Radiology Information System (RIS), and intravenous contrast administration experience are preferred.
  • Required physical capabilities and conditions include manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination, maneuvering patient weight, hearing alarms and telephones, reaching above the shoulder, repetitive arm and hand movements, finger dexterity, color vision, far acuity, depth perception, and performing shift work.
  • The position may require car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather, and work in multiple departments during a shift.
  • The role requires universal precautions, use of personal protective equipment, and knowledge of infection-control policies.
  • The role involves exposure risks including latex, chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, dust or fumes, electrical shock, X-ray or electromagnetic energy, high-pitched noise, gaseous risks, and potentially infectious materials.
  • The role may involve high stress and fluctuating workloads, physical altercations or verbal abuse, physical restraints, adverse weather, high noise levels and bright lights, interruptions, and prolonged periods working alone.
  • Required skills include de-escalation, physical interventions, patient-centered care, medical and safety screening, interdisciplinary teamwork, monitoring patient condition during treatment, informing medical professionals about patient conditions and care, recording patient medical histories, analyzing data, scheduling, attention to detail, communication with family members, professional communication, conflict resolution, active listening, and relationship building.

Responsibilities

  • Perform procedures in any two imaging modalities, such as X-ray, computed tomography, or magnetic resonance imaging, producing images for interpretation at the request of a licensed independent practitioner.
  • Meet continuing education and clinical requirements set by regulatory standards.
  • Operate equipment and accessories and maintain knowledge of workflows, procedures, and processes for the two modalities.
  • Select appropriate imaging and sequences based on approved protocols and factors affecting data acquisition parameters.
  • Obtain patient clinical history and appropriate laboratory work, ensuring the information is documented and available to a licensed practitioner; use a point-of-care device for laboratory work.
  • Apply safety principles for the two modalities to minimize risks to patients, staff, and others and to protect equipment and image quality.
  • Provide radiation protection and other protections specific to the modalities for patients and others.
  • Verify patient identity using two identifiers and validate the requested or prescribed procedure against the order.
  • When required by a modality, perform venipuncture, including starting, maintaining, or removing intravenous access.
  • When required by a modality, identify, prepare, or administer medications and contrast as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
  • When required by a modality, use a power injector to administer medication through an approved vascular access device, following manufacturer guidelines for infusion rates and pressure.
  • Participate in on-call scheduling as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate's degree from an ARRT-accredited institute, an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program, or an approved School of Ultrasound/Medical Sonography is preferred.
  • State licensure is preferred unless required by the state where the job is performed.
  • One year of experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
  • EPIC Electronic Health Record, Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Radiology Information System (RIS), and intravenous contrast administration are preferred.
  • BLS Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association is preferred at hire at BSMH.

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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