Radiologic Technologist

Hughston; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hughston Clinic is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to assist physicians and staff in producing high quality radiographs and to maintain imaging equipment in a busy orthopaedic setting.

You will position patients, follow safety procedures, manage requisitions, train student technologists, and ensure exams are completed accurately and promptly.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited two-year radiologic technology program or equivalent military training.
• Completion of coursework required for appropriate state licensure and certification(s) (if applicable).
• Knowledge of radiographic technique and medical imaging system(s).

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and staff with care of patients in producing high quality radiographs.
• Must have command of radiographic technique and ability to assist other staff.
• Carry out radiology requisitions and views and ensure safety procedures.

Skills

Radiographic technique

Medical imaging systems

HIPAA compliance

Patient positioning

Education

2-year radiologic technology program

State licensure / certification

Tools

C-Arm

EMR systems

Job description

Assist physicians and other staff members with care of patients in producing high quality radiographs.

Position Responsibilities

• Must have a command of radiographic technique.
• Must have command of medical imaging system and be able to assist other staff members as needed.
• Responsible for understanding and carrying out radiology requisitions and views.
• Memorize what views each physician requires on exams.
• Assist patients in getting into the positions required to get the radiographs needed with the occasional need to lift the patient.
• Take X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety.
• Stock necessary supplies.
• Use a variety of radiation protection and shielding materials.
• Assist with and provides direct training and supervision to student technologists.
• Ensure equipment is in working order. Report any malfunction to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Carry out radiology requisitions and views. Use radiographic technique, medical imaging system, and assist other staff members as needed.
• Operate all portables and C-Arm equipment (if applicable).
• Provide back up support to Medical Assistants, which includes rooming patients, transcribing, entering tests and procedures, EMR documentation, reviewing initial vital signs, assisting with minor procedures (e.g. suture/staple removal), assisting with DME placement/removal, and ensuring all equipment and exam rooms are sterilized and clean/stocked (if applicable).
• Import and upload outside CDs for clinic.

Position Requirements

Experience

Required:

Preferred:

• Previous orthopaedic experience.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited two-year radiologic technology program or equivalent military training.
• Completion of coursework required for appropriate state licensure and certification(s) (if applicable).

Special Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Knowledge of radiographic technique and medical imaging system(s).
• Vast knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy.
• Ability to work independently and have working knowledge of HIPAA requirements.
• Valid Driver’s License, satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) and proof of insurance required for position on-boarding.
• Annual MVR may be required per policy and procedure; background reports may be ran as needed throughout the course of employment.

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, Hughston Orthopaedics Trauma, Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.