Radiology Technician

Tidelands Health; Back Gate (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health is seeking a Radiology Technician (Limited Certified) to perform diagnostic radiographs in a physician office setting. You will educate patients, position them for imaging, and document medical histories while maintaining safety and high-quality care.

Qualifications include High School Diploma or GED with radiology certification and Medical Assistant certification, SC radiographer licensure, and BLS within 30 days. Prior radiology experience is valuable, with ACS/ABLS preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with limited radiology certification and medical assistant certification required.
• Associate's degree in radiologic technology preferred.
• Licensure as radiographer in SC required or as specified by state.
• Basic Life Support certification required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate and prepare patients for examinations, including positioning for desired anatomy.
• Provide excellent patient care and effective communication during procedures.
• Accurately document patient medical records and medical history before exams.
• Set appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology.
• Safely ensure patient comfort and safety during all procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Patient education

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Limited Certification in Radiology

Certification as Medical Assistant

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology

Job description

Employee Type:RegularWork Shift:Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!Radiology Technician (Limited Certified)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 OverviewThe Physician Office Radiologic Technologist performs patient diagnostic radiographs for review and interpretation by Healthcare providers within the protocol set by the area, within company policy and protocol and within defined standards and scope of practice by the SC certifying agency as well as completed other duties as assigned to assist with patient flow and other areas of patient service management within the scope or certification.What you will doResponsible for educating and preparing patients for their examinations, including positioning patients so desired anatomy will be demonstratedProvide excellent patient care and effective communication that is essential to the performance of a variety of proceduresPerforms accurate documentation of patient medical records, including documentation of patient medical history before an examDetermine and set appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathologyAssume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patientsEducation QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED with Limited Certification in Radiology and Certification as a Medical Assistant RequiredAssociate's Degree in Radiologic Technology program PreferredExperience QualificationsPrior Radiologic experience PreferredPrior Medical office or Hospital based service PreferredSkills and AbilitiesExcellent overall customer service skillsLicenses and CertificationsLimited Practice Radiographer - South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association Required andCertified Clinical Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association Required orCertified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants Required orNational Certified Medical Assistant - National Center for Competency Testing Required orMedical Assistant - American Medical Technologist RequiredBasic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association within 30 Days RequiredAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified - American Heart Association PreferredPhysical DemandLight Physical DemandThe 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). 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.