Radiologic Technologist (Emergency Department, Day Shift)

Lexington Health, Inc.; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

Lexington Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist for the Emergency Department Day Shift in Columbia, SC. This full-time role supports radiology imaging using X-ray and fluoroscopy to assist diagnosis and treatment planning, under supervision.

Strong patient care, teamwork, and safety awareness are essential. Key responsibilities include operating imaging equipment, applying radiation protection principles, ensuring image quality, and adhering to HIPAA and DNV standards while delivering

Qualifications

• AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology (education)
• Current ARRT certification
• South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association license
• Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Operate X-ray and fluoroscopy equipment to obtain radiologic images for physician diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Apply radiation protection principles for patient, self, and others.
• Determine exposure factors to achieve optimum images with minimal radiation exposure.
• Examine CR/DR images for technique, positioning and quality.
• Perform duties under Radiology Supervisor and radiologist supervision.
• Maintain radiology room cleanliness and inventory of supplies.
• Follow HIPAA guidelines and hospital policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient care

Radiology safety

Education

AMA approved Radiologic Technology program

Tools

PACS

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Radiologic Technologist (Emergency Department, Day Shift)

Lexington Health Northeast Emergency Department -New Location Coming Spring 2027!
Full Time
Day Shift
7:00am - 7:00pm

Sign-On Bonus:Up to $15,000

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bedteachinghospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcareand was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as bestin the Columbia Metroarea by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Healthdelivers more than 4,000babies each year, performs more than 34,000surgeries annually and isthe region's third largest employer.

Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center.Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

Job Summary

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: 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 thefollowing 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 accuratelydemonstrate anatomical structures on a radiograph.
• Determine exposure factors to achieve optimum radiographic technique with a minimum ofradiation exposure to the patient.
• Examine CR or DR images for the purpose of evaluating techniques, positioning and otherpertinent technical qualities.
• Exercise discretion and judgment in the performance of medical imaging procedures
• Provide patient care essential to radiologic procedures.
• Recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate lifesaving first aid.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of PACS to provide quality images for interpretation
• Maintains cleanliness of radiographic room to which assigned, ensure that equipment, leadaprons, 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 onAccreditation of Healthcare Organizations (DNV) standards.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our benefit eligible 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 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.