Student Tech-Imaging, PRN, Variable Shifts

Prisma Health; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist in Greenville, SC to perform a variety of radiographic procedures applying ionizing radiation. Responsibilities include patient care, managing equipment, and operating PACS systems. Candidates should have completed up to 18 months of post-high school education in radiologic or nuclear medicine programs. Essential certifications include SCRQSA Limited Practice Radiographer Certification and CPR certification. This position offers variable shifts and a focus on compassionate health service.

Qualifications

• Post High School education up to 18 months.
• One year as a radiology student or completion of at least one nuclear medicine clinical rotation.

Responsibilities

• Performs various radiographic procedures applying ionizing radiation.
• Prepares and maintains radiographic room and equipment.
• Explains procedures to patients and manages patient comfort.
• Operates the PACS system appropriately and verifies studies.
• Follows departmental and regulatory policies for safety.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of office equipment

Proficient computer skills

Data entry skills

PACS

EMR

Education

Post High School education up to 18 months

Enrolled in accredited radiology or nuclear medicine program

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of radiographic procedures applying ionizing radiation.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Performs radiographic or nuclear medicine examinations under direct supervision of technologist/manager. Processes film including evaluating film for technical quality. Performs tests with portable equipment in patient's room when necessary. Must know how to operate all assigned areas of Diagnostic Radiology effectively and efficiently. Must be well skilled in positioning all rooms. Must keep repeats to a minimum and follow protocol. Quality checks films before sending to radiologist to include markers, all pertinent information needed for appropriate dictation. Writes additional information on request as needed. Responds to codes and other emergency situations appropriately.
• Transports patients to radiographic room; prepares and maintains room. Checks equipment and supplies on a regular basis. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas. Positions and transfers patients comfortably. Selects proper technical factors on an individual basis. Introduces self and explains procedure to patient. Maintains records and operates equipment to produce the most reliable information on patients. Uses proper body mechanics when moving patients or equipment. Recognizes significant adverse reactions and acts appropriately. Contacts nurse on patient reports as necessary.
• Explains procedure to patient and introduces self and identifies department. Informs patients and families of all delays, including calling inpatient's room when procedure is delayed more than 1 hour. Trains other students. Assists other technologists when not busy in assigned area. Keeps room cleaned and stocked at all times. Accesses patient’s condition and level of cooperation and makes appropriate judgment of proper care.
• Acquires requisition and checks for appropriate clinical information. Charges procedure and supplies when exam is completed. Operates the PAC’s system appropriately and verifies studies before sending to archive. Understands and operates the PACS/EMR systems related to patient information confidentially. Completes paperwork as exams are completed or canceled. Charges appropriate contrast and supplies.
• Consistent use of personal radiation monitoring devices. Proper storage of personal monitoring devices. Knowledge and effective use of proper procedures for managing and containing a radioactive spill. Utilizes ALARA principles at all times. Comprehends and follows the departmental and regulatory policies on recordable events and misadministrations. When applicable properly disposes of or stores radioactive materials and waste. Is alert to and aware of nonauthorized persons in the nuclear medicine department. Such persons are challenged as to their identity and purpose for being in the department. This applies to all unknown persons irrespective of uniform dress or official Prisma Health identification badges. All radioactive material sources are locked in the hot lab if the department is left devoid of specific nuclear medicine personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Post High School education up to 18 months. Enrolled in accredited radiology program or nuclear medicine program
• Experience - One (1) year as radiology student or completion of at least one nuclear medicine clinical rotation at Prisma Health

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• SCRQSA- Limited Practice Radiographer‑General (Not applicable to NMT nor employees working outside SC)
• NMTCB(CNMT) or ARRT(N) within one (1) year (Applicable only to Nuclear Medicine)
• CPR certified

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
• Proficient computer skills (database)
• Data entry skills
• PACS
• EMR

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Greenville Memorial Med Campus

Facility

1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital

Department

10087120 Radiology