PRN-Tech Radiology I
Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Job Description
We are a comprehensive breast imaging center providing services across nine fixed locations and two Mobile Mammography Units. The expert and caring staff at Bearden-Josey Center for Breast Health are fellowship-trained, board-certified specialists who focus on breast health. We conduct hundreds of mammograms each week and diagnose and treat more than four hundred patients each year. Under the supervision of a Radiologist, you will utilize specialized knowledge and skills to produce high-quality mammographic images for screening and/or diagnosis, invasive breast procedures, and DEXA exams for specified patient population. As an imaging professional, you’ll be aligned with the latest technology, evidence-based medicine, and clinical research.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Radiology and the Medical Director, the staff radiographer performs radiographic procedures. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply ionized radiation prescribed by physicians for radiologic diagnosis.
Minimum Requirements
- Graduate from American Medical Association (AMA)-approved School of Radiologic Technologist
- Zero- to three years' experience at technologist level
- Current South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association Certification
- Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologist License
Preferred Requirements
- Preferred Education: N/A
- Preferred Experience: N/A
- Preferred License/Registration/Certifications: N/A
Core Job Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of tasks involved in operating X-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated body portions; adjust equipment for proper radiographic exposure techniques in accordance with radiation safety guidelines.
- Evaluate X-ray images for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence per protocol, appropriately label, complete appropriate documentation on all systems, mark review and transmit to PACS in a timely manner.
- Assist other healthcare professionals with imaging procedures, starting IVs, delivering oral contrast, and injecting contrast when applicable.
- Assist radiologists/physicians with fluoroscopic X-ray and interventional procedures in the department and other areas where portable radiographic equipment is utilized.
- Positive response and implementation of change when needed, and demonstrate good decision-making skills.
- Assist with quality control and maintenance of all equipment in the area.
- Properly utilize accessory equipment such as injectors, patient moving devices, stretchers, warmers, scanners, printers, and PACS workstations.
- Prepare patients for procedures, explain procedures to patients; report changes in patient condition to medical staff; provide an oral and/or written clinical history to the radiologist and other healthcare professionals.
- Assist in training new staff and students during clinical rotations.
- Follow and help implement hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Consistently communicate with patients, guests, staff, and physicians in a positive manner.
- Be knowledgeable of compliance and regulatory requirements and adhere to federal, state, accrediting bodies, and standard practice of care for patients, staff, guests, and facilities.
- Adhere to departmental procedures and protocols.
- Participate in rotating call schedules for after hours and holidays where applicable.
- Ensure correct charging of procedures and supplies daily.
- Work as a team member with peers and other departments; respond calmly and efficiently to situations.
- Regularly attend departmental meetings, in-services, and actively participate in continuing education activities.
- Perform other duties as requested by supervisor or manager.
- May be assigned additional shifts as required to meet departmental needs.