Radiologic Technologist-New Pay Rates

100 LCMC Health; Branchville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus: $10,000

Job summary

A healthcare organization in South Carolina is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to ensure optimal department functions by providing clinical services according to radiology standards. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology, an active state license, and skills in patient care and equipment maintenance. This role offers a competitive sign-on bonus and focuses on maintaining quality and efficiency in patient exams.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited institution or equivalent training.
• Active License or temporary permit issued by the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT(R).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services according to radiology practice standards.
• Produce high quality radiology exams.
• Maintain equipment and work areas.

Skills

PACS knowledge

Patient care practices

Communication

Clinical problem recognition

Quality control techniques

Education

Associate degree in Radiologic Technology

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Radiologic Technologist-New Pay Rates

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Locations: University Medical Center

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: JR0008963

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The Radiologic Technologist provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards to ensure optimal department functions: Demonstrates skills and knowledge in use of all x-ray equipment and performance of all x-ray protocols and procedures. Demonstrates technical proficiency in producing high quality exams within the appropriate length of time for procedure.

Sign on Bonus: $10,000

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates a satisfactory working knowledge of PACS and if needed reviews scans with the Radiologists as to important anatomic detail and areas of abnormalities. Confirms patient identity, body part, and body side for every patient prior to the procedure.
• Administers sound patient care practices according to department and hospital policies, to ensure the safety of the patient: Communicates effectively with patient to obtain clinical history/informed consent from patient or patient’s chart to assist the physician in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination.
• Explains procedure to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome.
• Responds and follows up on critical test findings.
• Acquires and evaluates patient lab values to make sure they are within normal limits (BUN, CR, pregnancy, glucose) when applicable.

Maintains equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat and safe condition:

• Checks and inspects the suite, equipment and accessories daily for physical and mechanical hazards.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions, immediately reports dangerous conditions to the appropriate person. Maintains work area in a clean, orderly fashion.
• Checks stock supply levels, maintains supplies at par level and displays an effort in supply maintenance and utilization.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment and maintains supply of linen in the room.

Maintains quality control checks in accordance with policy requirements:

• Participates in department QC and PI programs, follows up on all deficiencies.
• Maintains proper sterile technique for procedures, Practices aseptic techniques and always washes hands before and after each patient contact.
• Strictly adheres to the hospital policy on body substance isolation.
• Always wears film badge while on duty, follows departmental policy for badge results.

Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations:

• Consistently, accurately and legibly records the required information on the requisition.
• Performs other routine clerical duties as assigned. Inputs and verifies all data in PACS/RADIANT.

Must Haves:

Job Qualifications:

Education:
Associates degree from an accredited institution or two-year certification program in accredited Radiologic Technology or equivalent (including training from United States Armed Forces).

License/Certification:
American Heart Association Basic Life Support-BLS
Active License or temporary permit issued by the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (LSRTBE)
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT(R)

WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America)

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