Limited Radiographer

Lexington Health, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day ONE medical, dental and life ins.

FSAs

403(b) match plan

Employer paid life insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Adoption assistance

Disability coverage

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Lexington Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to operate X-ray equipment, following standard procedures and physician instructions while delivering care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

The role requires SCRQSA Limited Practice Radiographer certification in at least one designation, a High School Diploma or equivalent, and knowledge of PACS/HIS, anatomy, and patient safety. Collaboration with the care team is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• SCRQSA Limited Practice Radiographer certification in at least one designation (General, Chest, Podiatric, Chiropractic or Bone Densitometry).
• Must understand anatomy and radiology computer systems; ability to treat patients of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiology equipment following standard procedures and physician instructions.
• Apply knowledge of radiation protection to minimize exposure.
• Determine exposure factors to optimize radiographic technique.
• Use PACS/HIS to provide quality images for interpretation.
• Follow HIPAA guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms; assist with referrals, appointments, and procedures.
• Provide patient interview, chaperone, and assist with minor procedures.

Skills

X-ray operation

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

PACS/HIS familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PACS

HIS

Job description

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Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bedteachinghospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcareand was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinctionstatus for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as bestin the Columbia Metroarea by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Healthdelivers more than 4,000babies each year, performs more than 34,000surgeries annually and isthe region's third largest employer.

Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center.Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

Job Summary

Operates X-Ray equipment in the examination of patients in accordance with standard procedure and physician's instructions. Provides treatment/care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Years of Experience: None.
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): None.
Required Certifications/Licensure: Currently possess and maintain SCRQSA certification for Limited Practice Radiographer in at least one of the following designations: General, Chest, Podiatric, Chiropractic and/or Bone Densitometry.
*Limited Radiographers practice in a variety of service lines within the outpatient setting. The designation held by the Ltd Radiographer must directly correlate to the expected scope of practice and duties to be performed within the service line(s) of which he/she is an employee. The Ltd Radiographer will not be allowed to perform scans in designations which they have not obtained/maintained).
Required Training: Successful completion an educational course or program that meets the requirements of the SCRQSA; Familiar with all phases of anatomy and exhibits ability to understand related function of radiology computer. Must possess skills necessary to treat patients of all ages.

Essential Functions

• Maintains a positive attitude. Has contact by phone, correspondence, or personal meetingswith persons in other departments or outside the practice; tact is required in these contactsand the employee assumes the responsibility for harmonious relationships.
• Demonstrates the appropriate communication of information to all ages. Responsiveness to allpatients and office staff requests and needs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency,i.e., fire or disaster
• Understands and agrees to seek compliance with appropriate health and safety regulatoryagencies.
• Performs Scheduling and assists with the following: Referrals, Appointments, Ancillaries, Surgeries (Inpatient, Outpatient), Hospital Admissions , Medical Records, and Documentation,
• Works with Forms and deals with chart Structure, Maintenance, Filing/Pulling (DiagnosticReports, Transcription, Correspondence), Image Files , Faxing, Copying and Mail In/Mail Out.
• Lab: Phlebotomy; Specimen Collection and Processing; Proficiency Testing; Results Reporting
• Medication Management:
  • Intravenously (RN/LPN Only)
    • IV Push (RN Only)
  • Subcutaneously, Intramuscular Intradermal
  • Orally, Topical, Suppository, Sublingual, Inhalants
  • Storage and Handling
  • Ordering/Maintaining Levels
• Exam Room – Preparation & Maintenance
• Conducts Patient Interview
• Chaperone – Assists patients as needed
• Assisting/Performing minor procedures
• Triage (By telephone or in person)
• Results Reporting
• Clinical Documentation

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operation of and responsibility for equipment (including, but not limited to, routinemaintenance, ordering of supplies, log sheets and cleaning):. This could include general officeequipment (i.e. fax, copier, etc.), patient care equipment (i.e. BP, Temperature, Scales, etc.),and specialized equipment (i.e. X-Ray, Bone Density, Ultrasound, Treadmill, LaboratoryEquipment (Processing), Laser Equipment, Defibrillator, Holter Monitors, and CardiacPacemakers).
• Apply knowledge of the principles of radiation protection for the patient, self, and others.
• Determine exposure factors to achieve optimum radiographic technique with a minimum ofradiation exposure to the patients.
• Apply knowledge of PACS or HIS to provide quality images for interpretation.
• Follows HIPAA Guidelines.
• In-service/Education: Certification/Licensure; Competency; Department Orientation; AnnualTraining.
• Stock instruments appropriately and maintain levels.
• Performs appropriate actions for the storage, cleaning, and sterilization of equipment.
• Maintains knowledge of and usage of necessary instruments.
• Provides Support and Guidance for Clinical Policies and Procedures.
• Other: Precertification/Authorization; Coding; E & M / Basic Visits; Office Procedures/ ComplexVisits; Surgeries; Hospital Services; Correspondence; Statistical Reports; Accounts Payable;Payroll.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our benefit eligible 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
• Student loan forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health 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. Lexington Health 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.