Job Title
X-Ray Technologist
Location
Greenwood Novant Health Urgent Care
Status
PRN
About Novant Health Urgent Care
Part of the Novant Health family based in North Carolina, Novant Health Urgent Care (formerly Doctors Care) provides exceptional healthcare through our network of more than 50 urgent care centers and 20 physical therapy facilities across South Carolina. Our Columbia-based headquarters delivers non-medical management and administrative services to support these locations. Decades of commitment to delivering exceptional, convenient, and affordable healthcare experiences to families and communities throughout the Palmetto State.
Benefits
- Competitive wages with annual market data review
- Incentive Pay Program
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
- Eligible employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
- UpToDate Subscription
- Generous PTO
- 403(b) with 100% vested match
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Short term and Long-term Disability
- Whole and Term Life Insurance
- Rewarding Careers
- Great working environment
Position Overview
NHUC is currently looking for an X-ray technologist or technicians to join our team. The technologist will operate X-ray equipment, produce images to aid providers with diagnosing and/or treating diseases or injuries, help with triaging and rooming patients, and perform related duties. The role includes taking vitals, reviewing patient history, and summarizing the reason for visit.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for center cleanliness and positive customer service.
- Prepare patients for radiological procedures and protect patients, self, and other staff from radiation hazards.
- Takes X-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety, setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in medical diagnosis or treatment, and implementing infection control procedures.
- Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis, adjusts settings, positions patients, and captures images of requested body parts.
- Processes film and checks X-rays for clarity, retaking images when necessary, and distributes images to appropriate medical staff.
- Maintains required records, including patient records, daily logbooks, and monthly reports, and performs quality control checks to assure X-ray unit meets legal and departmental standards.
- Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining required repairs.
- Answers incoming calls, schedules appointments, and calls patients to relay physician messages and diagnostic test or lab results.
- Communicates with front staff on patient flow and wait times and informs providers of any abnormal labs or tests.
- Recognizes patient distress and takes appropriate action.
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to Federal guidelines and regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- 1-year degree in Radiographic Technology.
- Current South Carolina license for radiographic technology; Limited Practice Radiographer – General Certification accepted.
- Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
- Trained in OSHA/HIPAA compliance.
- Willing to work 12‑hour shifts and weekends.
- Willing to work at other centers as needed.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to reflect our mission, vision, and values through actions and conduct.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2‑year degree in Radiographic Technology.
- Full practice radiographer certification.