C.T. Technologist - CMC

Lexington Medical Center; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a C.T. Technologist where you will perform computerized tomography scans and specialized procedures, ensuring high-quality patient care. This position demands a graduate of an accredited program and certification in Computed Tomography, focusing on patient safety and comfort.

Benefits

Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) match plan

Employer paid life insurance

Adoption assistance

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Qualifications

• Graduate from an AMA approved program.
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Possess a South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association license.

Responsibilities

• Perform computerized tomography scans and assist in specialized procedures.
• Monitor patient condition and maintain CT equipment cleanliness.
• Provide appropriate patient care and prepare patients for procedures.

Skills

Competence in patient care

Technical judgment

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology

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Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center anchors an expansive health care network that includes nearly 600 physicians and advanced practice providers at nearly 80 locations across the Midlands of South Carolina, making it the region’s third largest employer. From general medicine and orthopaedics to oncology, cardiology and neurosurgery, these dedicated professionals combine the highest quality care with advanced medicine and state-of-the-art technology to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies.

Job Summary

Performs computerized tomography scans. Performs specialized procedures including biopsies, aspirations and drainages.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education: Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy or Nuclear Medicine

Minimum Years of Experience: None.

Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): Military training may be assessed and used as a substitute towards educational requirement

• Required Certifications/Licensure: Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with a Post Primary certification in Computed Tomography;
• Possess a South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association license.
  
  

Required Training: None.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally appropriate care/treatment for the following patient population:
• Adolescent (13 years through 17 years)
• Adult (18 years to 65 years)
• Geriatric (over 65 years)
• Observes condition of patient while in the CT Department and contacts appropriate personnel when necessary. Recognizes emergency patient conditions and initiates appropriate care.
• Prepares patients for CT procedures. Uses universal precautions on all patients.
• Provides pertinent information to radiologist, which will contribute to plan of care.
• Discusses with patients the process to be followed in performing the CT procedures; Obtains patient’s signatures for consent forms as needed.
• Obtains optimum quality CT scans with appropriate measurements, windows and other special functions for interpretation by radiologist.
• Monitors intravenous contrast injections. Uses CT injector.
• Provides radiation protection in accordance with standards established by the state and federal boards.
  
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists radiologists with biopsies, aspirations, drainages and other specialty procedures requiring aseptic techniques.
• Initiates patient charging for CT procedures, intravenous contrast and other supplies in the Hospital EMR.
• Makes appropriate decisions based on judgment within the scope of their ability on technical or patient related problems and notifies the appropriate personnel.
• Assist in quality control of the equipment by contacting the appropriate personnel and notifies the department supervisor as necessary.
• Electronically sends images to the appropriate destination including PACS.
• Maintains cleanliness of CT Department and equipment. Uses proper cleaning technique, disposes of contaminated needles properly and maintains adequate stock of linen and supplies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, e.g., fire or disaster.
• Practices and implements good service excellence at all times. Be caring and genuinely concerned for patients. Be patient and try to relieve some of the anxiety patients have during a CT procedure.
• Proficient in starting IV's and injecting contrast for certain procedures.
  
  

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of LMC to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. LMC strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. LMC endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.

Nearest Major Market: Columbia

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina

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