Radiologic Technologist II

Tidelands Health; Avenue (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist II for a PRN, day-shift position. You will perform radiographic procedures with a strong focus on ALARA principles and patient safety, while documenting exams in the hospital information system.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate degree in Radiologic Technology and ARRT certification, with BLS within 30 days of hire; SC RQSA certification is also noted. On-call rotation may apply.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an approved Radiologic Technology program.
• Minimum of one year Radiologic Technology experience (preferred).
• ARRT Radiography certification and SC Radiation Quality Standards Association certification required; Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care by educating and preparing patients for procedures.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during procedures.
• Obtain and document accurate patient medical history to assist radiologist’s interpretation.
• Position patient with shielding, immobilization, and supportive devices as required.
• Perform standard diagnostic radiographic procedures as required by physician’s order.
• Perform fluoroscopy, C-arm in the Operating Room, digital and mobile imaging as applicable.
• Select proper exposure factors for each examination.
• Complete exams in the hospital information system.
• Clean and maintain imaging equipment.
• May mentor or train students or new hires.

Skills

ALARA concepts

Critical thinking

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree in Radiologic Technology

1 year Radiologic Technology experience

Job description

Employee Type: PRN

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

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!

Radiologic Technologist II

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.

A Brief Overview

Radiologic Technologists perform 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. Employees in this position will be responsible for inpatient on-call and shift rotation.

What You Will Do

• 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.

Education Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an approved Radiologic Technology program Required

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year Radiologic Technology experience Preferred

Skills And Abilities

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

Licenses and Certifications

• Radiography - American Registry Radiologic Technologist Required
• Radiography - South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association Required
• Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire. Recertification every two year Required.

PAT Rating

Medium Physical Agility Test (PAT) Rating

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and 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.