Radiologic Technologist II

Tidelands Health; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health in Murrells Inlet, SC is seeking a Radiologic Technologist II to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures, ensure patient comfort and safety, and document results accurately. This position supports inpatient and on-call rotations across multiple locations, with a day shift and 12-hour schedule.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology, ARRT registration, SC QA standards, and BLS certification, with at least one year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

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

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.
• 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.

Skills

ALARA concepts

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology

Job description

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day - 12 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 Technologist 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

Physical Demand

Medium Physical Demand

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). 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.