Radiological Technologist - PRN

Medical University of South Carolina; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Staff Technologist in Diagnostic Radiology to provide patient services using imaging modalities and to perform diagnostic procedures. This PRN/as-needed role requires flexibility to work at least 12 hours bi-weekly, with rotating shifts as needed by the department.

Responsibilities include applying radiation protection and ALARA principles, exercising professional judgment, and maintaining timely communication with staff and patients to

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology.
• Competency in imaging practice as appropriate.
• ARRT registration or eligibility; SCRQSA licensure; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient services using imaging modalities, performs diagnostic procedures.
• Applies principles of radiation protection and the ALARA principle.
• Exerts professional judgment in the performance of procedures and provides patient care essential to imaging procedures.
• Recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate action and initiates life support measures.
• Establishes and maintains a good rapport and professional relationship with fellow employees, other departments and Medical Staff.
• Performs imaging services on call as needed.

Skills

Radiologic technology

Patient care

Professional judgment

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology

Job description

Overview

Job Description Summary: The Staff Technologist provides patient services using imaging modalities, performs diagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient services using imaging modalities, performs diagnostic procedures.
• Applies principles of radiation protection and the ALARA principle.
• Exerts professional judgment in the performance of procedures and provides patient care essential to imaging procedures.
• Recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate action and initiates life support measures.
• Establishes and maintains a good rapport and professional relationship with fellow employees, other departments and Medical Staff.
• Performs imaging services on call as needed.

Employment details

• Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
• Worker Type: Employee
• Worker Sub-Type: PRN
• Cost Center: CC001474 LAN - Diagnostic Radiology (LMC)
• Pay Rate Type: Hourly
• Pay Grade: Health-26
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 12
• Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Additional Job Description

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology

Experience: Competency in components of Imaging practice as appropriate

Licenses/Certificates: Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or eligible. Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required (SCRQSA). Advanced ARRT preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Note: This is a PRN as-needed position. You must be available to work at least 12 hours bi-weekly, as needed according to departmental demands. You may be required to work additional hours if requested by your supervisor to accomplish work objectives. Work hours may vary (increase or decrease) depending on the needs of the unit.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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