Radiologic Technologist - CMC

Lexington Medical Center; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Radiologic Technologist to join their team. This role involves operating X-ray and fluoroscopy equipment to obtain critical diagnostic images, ensuring patient safety through knowledge of radiation protection, and providing exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, contributing to a network recognized for excellence in healthcare services. With a commitment to quality and a supportive workplace, this opportunity offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance

403(b) match plan

Employer paid life insurance

Adoption assistance

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Student loan forgiveness

Qualifications

• Current certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Current South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association license.

Responsibilities

• Operate X-ray and fluoroscopy equipment for diagnostic imaging.
• Recognize emergency conditions and initiate lifesaving first aid.
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of radiographic equipment.

Skills

Radiologic Imaging

Patient Care

Radiation Protection

Anatomy Knowledge

Emergency Response

Education

AMA Approved School of Radiologic Technology

Tools

PACS

Job description

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Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center dedicates itself to providing quality health services that meet the needs of its communities. Ranked #1 in the Columbia metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Medical Center is the only hospital named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolinaand the first hospital in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care.

The 607-bed teaching hospital anchors a health care network that includes six community medical centers and employs more than 8,700 health care professionals. The network includes a cardiovascular program recognized by the American College of Cardiology as South Carolina’s first HeartCARE CenterTM and an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence affiliated with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center for research and education. The network also features an occupational health center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, an Alzheimer’s care center and nearly 80 physician practices. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year.

A radiologic technologist, works directly under their Radiology Supervisor and indirectly under the supervision of a radiologist. The radiology technician is responsible for operating X-ray and fluoroscopy equipment in obtaining radiologic images, which are used by the physician to determine diagnosis for their patient. The information gained from these images will also be used to help with developing a treatment plan.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education: Satisfactory completion of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology
Minimum Years of Experience: None.
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): None.
Required Certifications/Licensure: Current certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists;

• Current South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association license;
• Current CPR certification.

Required Training: None.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally appropriate care/treatment for the following patient population:
  • Infant (Birth to 1 year)
  • Child (1 year through 12 years)
  • Adolescent (13 years through 17 years)
  • Adult (18 years to 65 years)
  • Geriatric (over 65 years)
• Apply knowledge of the principles of radiation protection for the patient , self, and others.
• Apply knowledge of anatomy, positioning and radiographic techniques to accurately demonstrate anatomical structures on a radiograph.
• Determine exposure factors to achieve optimum radiographic technique with a minimum of radiation exposure to the patient.
• Examine CR or DR images for the purpose of evaluating techniques, positioning and other pertinent technical qualities.
• Exercise discretion and judgment in the performance of medical imaging procedures
• Provide patient care essential to radiologic procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate lifesaving first aid.
• Apply knowledge of PACS to provide quality images for interpretation
• Maintains cleanliness of radiographic room to which assigned, ensure that equipment, lead aprons, gloves, etc. are in usable condition and that work area is properly stocked with linens, emergency and other supplies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, e.i., fire or disaster.
• Demonstrate good public relations and service excellence at all times.
• Follows HIPAA Guidelines
• Serves and protects the hospital community by ensuring adherence to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and DNV on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (DNV) standards.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Student loan forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of LMC to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. LMC strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. LMC endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.