X-Ray/CT Technologist

Aiken Regional Medical Centers; North Augusta (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Tuition/Certification Reimbursement

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Aiken Regional Medical Centers is seeking a Multi-Modality Tech for the ER at the Sweetwater location. The role involves assisting physicians, preparing rooms and equipment, and supporting daily CT department operations in a busy hospital setting.

Qualified applicants will have a radiological program or military equivalent, ARRT and SC RQS licenses, and BLS. Typical duties include patient preparation, imaging, and safety oversight in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a radiological program or equivalent military training.
• Current SC Radiation Quality Standards Association license and ARRT certification.
• BLS certification (or obtained within 90 days of employment).
• One year of experience in two or more modalities or equivalent facility training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare room, equipment, contrast media and materials for procedures.
• Assist radiologists during procedures and acquire scans as requested.
• Rotate to other imaging departments as needed and participate in holiday/on-call rotations.
• Maintain equipment, ensure radiation safety, and verify patient charges and data accuracy.

Education

Radiological program or equivalent military training

SC Radiation Quality Standards Association license

ARRT certification

BLS certification (within 90 days)

Job description

Position Overview

Multi-Modality Tech - Fulltime ER @ Sweetwater location Sat - Mon 7p-7:30a

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.

Position Description

Assists physicians and performs radiological, paramedical, and clerical duties required in the care and assistance of patients. Works under the direction of the Radiology Supervisor and physicians. Is primarily responsible for helping with the daily operations of the CT department.

Duties

• Prepares room, equipment, contrast media and materials as needed for procedures.
• Maintains clean and stocked procedure room daily.
• Properly warms CT equipment daily, and assures equipment is working properly.
• If the equipment is not functioning properly, notify 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.
• Knows proper method of using CT power injectors.
• Rotates to other imaging departments as needed; participates in holiday and on-call rotation requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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!

Qualifications & 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

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