X-Ray/CT Technologist

Aiken-Regional-Medical-Centers-3; North Augusta (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Referral program

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Culture of excellence

Clinical ladder

Student loan refinancing

401K with match

Career development

Benefits portal

Job summary

Aiken Regional Medical Centers in Aiken, SC, is seeking an X-Ray/CT Technologist for the ER (Sweetwater) with increased pay rates and a $15K sign-on bonus. The Multi-Modality Technologist will assist with MRI/CT and radiology duties, under supervision, and support daily department operations.

The role requires ARRT certification and SC radiology licensure with BLS. Responsibilities include patient prep, image acquisition, PACS transfer, and collaboration with radiologists.

Qualifications

• Radiological program or military training completed.
• One year of experience in two or more modalities with an external organization or facility training.
• Current SC radiation license with ARRT certification; BLS certification required or obtainable within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare room, equipment, contrast media, and materials for procedures.
• Maintain clean, stocked procedure room daily.
• Warm CT equipment and verify proper operation; notify if issues.
• Prepare patient for CT/Radiology procedures and assist during exams.
• Label scans correctly and ensure proper patient ID for film development.
• Perform clerical, file, and transport duties as needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with policy.
• Assist Radiologists during procedures and acquire scans as requested.
• Schedule exams in coordination with department workflow.
• Consider age-related factors when imaging patients from pediatric to geriatric.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Education

Radiological program or military training

Tools

ARRT Certification

SC Radiation Quality Standards

Job description

Responsibilities

X-Ray/CT Technologist INCREASED PAY RATES

Fri - Sun 7p-7a @ ER of Sweetwater

**Eligible for a $15K Sign On Bonus**

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease.

Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services(Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care.

Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com

The Multi-Modality Technologist assists physicians and performs MRI and/or CT and radiological, paramedical, and clerical duties required in the care and assistance of patients. Works under the direction of the Radiology Supervisor, Lead MRI/CT Tech and physicians. Is primarily responsible for helping with the daily operations of the MRI or CT and Radiology departments.

Duties

• Prepares room, equipment, contrast media and materials as needed for procedures.
• Maintains clean and stocked procedure room on a daily basis.
• Properly warms CT equipment daily, and assures equipment is working properly.
• If equipment is not functioning properly, notifies appropriate person.
• Prepares patient for CT and Radiology procedures – explains procedure, transfers patient to examination table, positions patient correctly, and assists patient at end of procedure.
• Labels scans appropriately and uses proper patient ID on film prior to development of film
• Performs general clerical, file room, darkroom, and transportation duties when needed to fulfill the workload of the department.
• Practices patient care according to ARMC policy.
• Assists Radiologists during procedures and takes scans as requested
• Knowledgeable in proper sequence of scheduling exams for the entire Radiology department.
• Considers age-related factors in obtaining images or performing diagnostic or therapeutic imaging studies. Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately to patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics.
• Regularly accepts additional work during period of low patient activity and demonstrates a willingness to assist others within the department as requested.
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy of all data, records, forms, reports, procedures and any other information regarding customer relations of Aiken Regional Medical Centers 100% of the time.
• Must know and implement radiation safety procedures when working with radiation producing equipment 100% of the time
• Responsible for reading and reviewing all material in department manuals annually.
• Responsible for ensuring that patient charges are given to the appropriate person to be entered into RMS in a timely manner and that the charges are accurate.
• Responsible for knowing and maintaining the measures described in the Universal Protocol policy.
• Send images to PACS appropriately and verify all are available for interpretation in a timely manner.
• Must know and implement radiation safety procedures when working with radiation producing equipment.
• Knows proper method of using CT power injector.
• Rotates to other imaging departments as needed; participates in holiday and on-call rotation requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefit Highlights

• Sign On Bonuses for select positions
• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
• Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

Qualifications

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please reach to Victoria Luciano, [e-mail] or 803-641-5631.

Requirements

Education

Successful completion of a radiological program or equivalent military training

Experience

One year of experience in two or more modalities with an external organization or successful completion of facility training and orientation required.

License or Registration Requirements

Current South Carolina certificate issued by SC Radiation Quality Standards Association and American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) certification. BLS (or obtained within 90 days of employment)

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.