Radiology Technologist (M-F day shift; no weekends/paid holidays)- Fort Mill, SC

OrthoCarolina; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoCarolina Fort Mill is seeking a Radiology Technologist to provide diagnostic quality radiographs for physicians while upholding radiation safety standards.

This role requires graduation from an ARRT-approved Radiologic Technologist program, ARRT eligibility, and at least one year of orthopedic radiography experience. CPR is recommended.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technologist program approved by the ARRT and AMA.
• Minimum of one year experience as an x-ray tech with an orthopedic background.
• Current ARRT certification or registry eligible.

Responsibilities

• Operates radiology equipment and positions patients per policy.
• Explains procedures to patients and obtains clinical history.
• Ensures radiation safety and protection practices are followed.
• Logs procedures and processes charges and paperwork as directed.
• Maintains cleanliness and stocks radiology supplies.
• Assists with patient transportation within the department.
• Supports patient flow under supervision.

Skills

Radiology equipment operation

Patient positioning

Safety procedures

Communication with patients

Education

Radiologic Technologist program (ARRT approved)

Tools

DR/CR reader systems

Job description

At OrthoCarolina, our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success. We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other to uphold the standards of excellence and promote an environment of teamwork throughout the organization. OrthoCarolina has 43 unique care locations with over 1300 professionals who share a common goal to make lives better. Our employees are eligible for a full spectrum of benefits including paid company holidays, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about Team OC please visit https://www.orthocarolina.com/about-us We have an opportunity for a Radiology Technologist in our OrthoCarolina Fort Mill office. The Radiology Technologist will provide diagnostic quality radiographs for physicians and/or physician assistants while protecting employees and patients from unnecessary radiation and usage of appropriate protection standards.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates competency in positioning of all radiological procedures as prescribed by departmental policy.
• Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding and address any questions or concerns.
• Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations and provides patient with radiation protection and safety in accordance with prescribed methods.
• Logs radiological procedures completed, processes charges and related paperwork using computer equipment as directed.
• Maintains cleanliness of examination rooms and stocks necessary medical and/or radiological supplies in the department.
• Compliance with all OrthoCarolina policy and procedures.
• Assists with the transportation of patients between the examination module(s) and the Radiology department.
• Assist with patient flow in the examination module(s) as directed by a supervisor.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate various manufacturer types of Radiology suite equipment, (i.e. Siemens/GE/Philips).
• Skill in proficient use of various manufacturer types of Digital Radiology (DR) and Computer Radiology (CR) reader systems.
• Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
• Skill in positioning patients properly and performing quality diagnostic radiographs.
• Observes safety and security procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Radiologic Technologist program approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the American Medical Association.
• Minimum of one year experience as an x-ray tech with an orthopedic background.

Professional license or certification requirements

• Registered Radiology Tech by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (AART) or ARRT registry eligible.
• Current CPR certification recommended.

Employee Type Regular Qualifications Skills Education Certifications Registered Radiology Tech - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist, SCRQSA - SC Radiation Quality Standards Asso. Language Work Experience Clinical Experience

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