Radiology Technologist I or II - Vascular Operating Room

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to provide technical and clinical support in ART OR and vascular/cardiac cases, operating X-ray/fluoroscopy equipment to create diagnostic images for review by physicians. The role requires ARRT registration and SC licensure, plus BLS certification, with day shifts and no nights.

Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program is required, along with licensure and ongoing safety training.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology.
• Current ARRT registration is required.
• SC Radiation Quality Standards licensure and BLS certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical exams using X-rays to generate diagnostic images for physician interpretation.
• Adhere to safety protocols and quality control for imaging in OR and ART settings.

Skills

ARRT Registration

BLS Certification

Education

Accredited School of Radiologic Technology

Tools

X-ray/Fluoroscopy Equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary

Responsible for providing technical and clinical support to ART OR for minor and complex vascular and cardiac cases in 2 hybrid rooms as well portable C arm in regular OR's. Operates X-ray/fluoroscopy equipment for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000569 CHS - OR (ART)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Hours Per Week

40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift

4-10 hour shifts. 7a-530p with 1-2 possible late shifts per week. Flexible call schedule varies with rotation. No nights.

Sign-On Bonus and Relocation

$10,000 sign-on bonus for 1-year commitment. $5,000 in relocation assistance for those who qualify.

Job Summary/Purpose

Perform medical exams using X-rays on patients to create images of specific parts of the body. The images are then interpreted by a doctor for diagnosis and monitoring of disease.

Minimum Training and Education

Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology. Copy of academic degree or transcript required.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required. 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.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements

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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