Special Procedures Technologist

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks an experienced radiologic technologist to perform radiographic procedures with minimal supervision. The role requires ARRT registration, SC licensure, and BLS certification, with a focus on patient safety and image quality.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of radiology experience, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and able to stand for extended periods. Position supports professional growth within MUSC healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• ARRT registration is required and must be current.
• South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards licensure is required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (or equivalent) is required.
• 2–4 years of radiology experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic procedures at a technical level with minimal supervision.
• Position patients properly to optimize image quality and ensure safety.
• Maintain equipment and adhere to radiation safety practices and ALARA principles.

Skills

ARRT licensure

SC licensure

BLS certification

Radiographic positioning

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

Required License Certification and Registration: 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. Job summary: Performs radiographic procedures at a technical level requiring sound understanding of anatomical positioning and physiology; a high degree of technical competency and with the abillity to act with initiative and ingenuity with minimum supervision. Apply ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis in adult and/or pediatric radiology.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000305 CHS - Cardio Cath - Adult (ART)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

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 cannot 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) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent Work Experience: 2-4 years

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

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