Radiology Technician

Tidelands Health; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Tidelands Health in Georgetown, SC is seeking a Radiology Technician (Limited Certified) to perform diagnostic radiographs and support patient flow in a busy physician office setting. This PRN role focuses on quality patient care and adherence to safety and protocol standards.

You will educate patients, position them for exams, document medical records, and set technical parameters to ensure accurate imaging.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with Limited Certification in Radiology and CMA Certification required.
• Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate and prepare patients for examinations, including positioning patients for proper anatomy visualization.
• Provide excellent patient care and effective communication during procedures.
• Performs accurate documentation of patient medical records and patient history prior to exams.
• Determine and set appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology.
• Ensure the safety and comfort of patients during procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED with Limited Certification in Radiology and CMA Certification

Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology (preferred)

Job description

Employee Type: PRN
Work 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 Overview

The 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 Do

• Responsible for educating and preparing patients for their examinations, including positioning patients so desired anatomy will be demonstrated
• Provide excellent patient care and effective communication that is essential to the performance of a variety of procedures
• Performs accurate documentation of patient medical records, including documentation of patient medical history before an exam
• Determine and set appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology
• Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with Limited Certification in Radiology and Certification as a Medical Assistant Required
• Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology program Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Prior Radiologic experience Preferred
• Prior Medical office or Hospital based service Preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent overall customer service skills

Licenses and Certifications

• Limited Practice Radiographer - South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association Required and
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association Required or
• Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants Required or
• National Certified Medical Assistant - National Center for Competency Testing Required or
• Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologist Required
• Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association within 30 Days Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified - American Heart Association Preferred

Physical Demand

Light Physical Demand

The 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.