Rad Tech, Full-Time, Days

Prisma; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Radiology professional to perform radiographic procedures applying ionizing radiation at our Patewood Memorial Hospital location in Greenville, SC. The role requires competency in ERCPs, video fluoroscopy, major trauma care, and related imaging procedures, with documentation in PACS/EPIC and patient safety as a priority.

The position supports the Radiology-PMH department with day shifts, working with a team to ensure timely exams, quality images, and smooth patient

Qualifications

• Certification program completion of an accredited radiology program.
• ARRT Registered.
• SCRQSA certification (SC) required for team members working in South Carolina.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic procedures applying ionizing radiation.
• Ensure patient care and safety; operate and troubleshoot equipment; document in PACS/EPIC.
• Quality check images and ensure proper markers for dictation.
• Maintain workflow and communicate delays to patients.

Skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork skills

Proficient computer skills

Data entry

Education

Certification Program Completion of accredited radiology program

Tools

PACS

EMR

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of radiographic procedures applying ionizing radiation.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Demonstrates competency to assist in performing ERCP's, video fluoroscopies, all OR procedures, Lumbar punctures, bronchoscopies, enterocolitis, sialo grams, rhizotomy, facet blocks, endoscopy-tube placements or injections, t-tube cholangiogram, major trauma/trauma bay, neo-natal ICU, pacing lab. Performs all critical care procedures. Demonstrates competency in the following procedures (arthrograms, myelograms, venograms, minor trauma and troubleshoot complex studies. Demonstrates knowledge and skill to troubleshoot equipment problems. Demonstrates the ability to obtain nursing assessment while nursing is unavailable. Access patient’s condition and level of cooperation and makes appropriate judgment of proper care. Notifies nurse and documents all infiltrates and reactions. Quality check images before sending to radiologist to include markers, all pertinent information needed for appropriate dictation. Documents additional information in PACS or EPIC as needed before marking ready to read. Demonstrates the ability to restart, program and release air from patient IVAC's Responds to codes and other emergency situations appropriately. Stays abreast of organizational, affiliate and departmental changes/updates by checking email on each shift. - Performs other duties as assigned.
• Promotes patient care and safety within the department of responsibility. Is responsible for the smooth workflow of patient flow and proper care and use of equipment and materials. Works within department to ensure good employee, physician and supervisor relationships. Solves personnel problems with related areas. Works with staff technologist in areas of need due to shortages, FMLA, PTO and sick time. Informs patients and families of all delays, (including going to ER room when procedure is delayed more than 30 minutes).
• Quality check images before sending to radiologist to include markers, all pertinent information needed for appropriate dictation. Writes additional information in PACS or EPIC as needed. Arrives patient and charges procedure and supplies when exam is completed, end exam. Indicates no-film badge wearing name and fluoro time. Adds surgical charges when needed. Operates the PAC’s system appropriately and verify studies before sending to archive.
• Achieve Patient Satisfaction for Prisma Health. Results will be entered on the annual evaluation from the Patient Satisfaction scorecard located on the C2E website under the Experience Pillar. Adheres to the Behavior Essentials set by Prisma Health's patient experience teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Certification Program Completion of accredited radiology program
• Experience - No Experience Required

In Lieu Of

• Team members in this job as of 11/08/2020 are grandfathered from the minimum requirements listed above pending state and regulatory requirements.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• ARRT Registered
• SCRQSA certification (Required for team members working in South Carolina)
• CPR

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Customer service skills
• Teamwork skills
• Proficient computer skills (word processing)
• Data entry
• PACS
• EMR

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Patewood Memorial Hospital

Facility

Patewood Hospital

Department

Radiology-PMH

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