OR Radiologic Technologist II

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a radiologic technologist to provide technical and clinical support to the Imaging department. You will operate X-ray equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and coordinate imaging with the radiology team.

The position requires graduation from an accredited radiologic technology program, ARRT registration, SC licensure, and BLS certification. Flexibility with shifts and call is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology.
• At least two years of modality-specific work experience required.
• Must be ARRT registered and SC licensure in radiologic technology.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operate X-ray equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Coordinate imaging studies with radiology team and clinicians.
• Maintain EPIC and PACS workflows and document procedures accurately.
• Assist with safety, quality, and equipment troubleshooting as needed.

Skills

Multitasking

Team player

Independent worker

Effective communicator

Education

Accredited school of radiologic technology

Two years modality-specific work experience

Registered with ARRT

SC Radiation Quality Standards Association licensure

AHA/BLS certification

Tools

EPIC software

PACS archiving

Siemens equipment

Siemens Portable C-arm (DS/road mapping)

Job description

Job Description Summary

Responsible for providing technical and clinical support to the Imaging department. Operates X-ray equipment for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes.

Monday – Friday 4/10 hour shifts 7am – 530 pm with 1-2 possible late shifts a week. Flexible call schedule (roughly 8 per month) varies with rotation.

Key Responsibilities & Skills

• Knowledge of EPIC software
• Familiar with PACS archiving
• Knowledge of Hybrid Siemens equipment/Advanced Vascular features & Troubleshooting (Pheno/Zeego)
• Knowledge of Siemens Portable C-arm functions to include digital subtraction, road mapping, measurements etc.
• Familiar with Vascular supplies to include balloons, diagnostic catheters, wires, sheaths etc.
• Multitasking abilities
• Team player
• Works independently
• Communicates effectively

Education & Credentials

Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology.

At least two years of modality specific work experience required. Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
• Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)
• Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

Examples of Physical Demands

• To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force.
• For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker.
• 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet.
• 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.

Employment Type and Schedule

Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular.

Cost Center CC000569 CHS - OR (ART).

Pay Rate Type Hourly.

Pay Grade Health-28.

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40.

Work Shift Day (United States of America).

Company Information

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Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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