Radiology Student Transporter

MUSC Health; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a PRN Radiology Transport Assistant. The role includes transportation and clerical support for the Department of Radiology and may involve performing radiographic procedures under the supervision of a registered Radiologic Technologist.

The position requires enrollment in an AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program and CPR certification, with 0–6 months of related work experience and a High School diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Must be CPR certified.
• No prior radiology experience required beyond the school enrollment.
• State licensure and/or professional certification requirements depend on position; BLS required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation and clerical support to the Department of Radiology.
• May perform radiographic procedures under the direct supervision of a registered Radiologic Technologist as needed and as competence is demonstrated.
• Work in a hospital setting with varying shifts and potential overtime.

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

Provides transportation and clerical support to the Department of Radiology. May perform some radiographic procedures under the direct supervision of a registered Radiologic Technologist as needed and as determine competent. Must be presently enrolled in an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology. Must be CPR certified.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC004788 ORBG - Transport

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-19

Scheduled Weekly Hours

19

Work Shift

Job Description

Provides transportation and clerical support to the Department of Radiology. May perform some radiographic procedures under the direct supervision of a registered Radiologic Technologist as needed and as determine competent. Must be presently enrolled in an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology. Must be CPR certified.

Additional Job Description

Education:

High School Degree or Equivalent

Work Experience:

0-6months

Credentials

State licensure and/or professional certification requirement/s dependent on position; Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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