Radiologic Technologist

100 Georgetown Hospital System; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health in South Carolina seeks a Radiologic Technologist I to perform radiographic procedures with minimal supervision, applying ionizing radiation safely for adult and pediatric patients. The role emphasizes patient education, accurate history collection, proper exposure factors, and maintenance of imaging equipment across locations.

The position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities to mentor students and contribute to a wide range of diagnostic imaging services.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an approved Radiologic Technology program.
• Minimum of one year Radiologic Technology experience preferred.
• ARRT certification and state/organization requirements as listed.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care by educating and preparing patients for their procedure while utilizing effective communication.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety for the duration of their procedure.
• Position and instruct patient while utilizing protective shielding and immobilization as required.
• Perform standard diagnostic radiographic procedures as required by physician’s order.
• Operate fluoroscopy, C-arm in the Operating Room, digital and mobile imaging at applicable locations.
• Select proper exposure factors for each examination and document in the hospital information system.
• Clean and maintain imaging equipment; mentor/train students or new hires as needed.

Skills

ALARA

Critical thinking

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree in Radiologic Technology

Job description

Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health! Radiologic Technologist I Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.

Position Summary

Performs radiographic procedures at a technical level requiring sound understanding of anatomical positioning and physiology; a high degree of technical competency and with the ability to act with initiative and ingenuity with minimal supervision. Apply ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis in adult and/or pediatric radiology.

Duties

• Provide excellent patient care by educating and preparing patients for their procedure while utilizing effective communication.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety for the duration of their procedure.
• Obtain and document accurate patient medical history to assist radiologist’s interpretation.
• Position and instruct patient while utilizing protective shielding, immobilization, and supportive devices as required.
• Perform standard diagnostic radiographic procedures as required by physician’s order.
• Perform a variety of diagnostic procedures to include but not limited to fluoroscopy, C-arm in the Operating Room, digital and mobile imaging at applicable locations.
• Select proper exposure factors of radiographic equipment for each examination.
• Completion of exam in hospital information system.
• Cleaning and maintaining all imaging equipment.
• May also assist with mentoring and/or training students, new hires.
• Other duties as assigned - Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee partner for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education

Associates degree from an approved Radiologic Technology program.

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year Radiologic Technology experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• ARRT(R) certification required.
• South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA – Radiography) certification required.
• American Heart Association Healthcare provider course with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required to be initially completed with the TH Organizational Development Office within 30 calendar days of hire date (exceptions to obtain certification from a provider other than the TH Organizational Development Office are approved by TH Organizational development on a case-by-case basis).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Understand and utilize ALARA concepts and critical thinking Time management Effective communication.

Physical Requirements

Medium Physical Agility Test (PAT) Rating While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) required to stand, sit, and walk; occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) to use hands, fingers; and frequently to talk or hear. The employee must exert 20 to 35 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.

At Tidelands Health, we are united by a single, shared mission: We help people live better lives through better health. It’s a commitment embodied in the extraordinary care we provide our patients and the award-winning workplace that welcomes our team every day. A proud not-for-profit organization, we are the largest health care provider in our beautiful coastal region of South Carolina. Enjoy year-round access to the Myrtle Beach area’s warm, sunny climate and outstanding quality of life as you fulfill your professional dreams. Here, you’ll find a workplace culture built around a spirit of inclusion, teamwork, mutual respect and recognition for a job well done. Discover what it’s like to work for an organization that values who you are as much as we appreciate what you do.