Radiologic Technologist - CMC

Lexington Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits from day one

403(b) match plan enrollment from day one

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Lexington Health is seeking a dedicated Radiologic Technologist to operate X-ray and fluoroscopy equipment under supervision. The role involves obtaining radiologic images critical for patient diagnosis and treatment, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards while providing compassionate care.

The ideal candidate must have completed an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology and possess relevant certifications. This position offers comprehensive benefits from day one, including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate X-ray and fluoroscopy equipment to obtain images.
• Recognize emergency conditions and initiate lifesaving first aid.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock of the radiographic room.
• Follow HIPAA Guidelines and professional standards.

Skills

Competency in patient care

Knowledge of radiation protection

Understanding of anatomical structures

Emergency response skills

Public relations skills

Education

Satisfactory completion of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology

Tools

PACS knowledge

X-ray and fluoroscopy equipment operation

Job description

CMC Imaging Resource Pool PRN Any 7:30am - 8pm, Monday - Sunday

Job Summary

A radiologic technologist who 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 the 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 competency in providing developmentally appropriate care for the following patient populations:
  • 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.
• Maintain cleanliness of radiographic room, ensuring equipment, lead aprons, gloves, etc. are in usable condition and that work area is properly stocked with linens, emergency and other supplies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, e.g., fire or disaster.
• Demonstrate good public relations and service excellence at all times.
• Follow HIPAA Guidelines.
• Serve and protect 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.

Benefits

• 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 and long‑term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health 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. Lexington Health 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.