X- RAY Technician (MCP)

MUSC Health; Kingstree (SC); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A healthcare organization in South Carolina is seeking a qualified Radiologic Technologist to perform medical exams using X-rays. The ideal candidate should have a certification from ARRT and be effective in using portable x-ray equipment. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment and ensuring a clean work area. Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a flexible schedule, are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a two-year associate degree in radiology required.
• Radiographer certification must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical exams using X-rays on patients.
• Interpret images for diagnosis and monitoring.
• Maintain x-ray equipment and perform regular checks.
• Lift and transport patients as required.

Skills

Ability to utilize portable x-ray equipment

Technical proficiency in radiographic examinations

Preventive maintenance of x-ray equipment

Ability to maintain orderliness in work area

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited radiology program

Radiographer certification (ARRT)

Job description

Job Description

Perform medical exams using X-rays on patients to create images of specific parts of the body. The images are then interpreted by a doctor for diagnosis and monitoring of disease.

Entity
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type
Employee

Worker Sub-Type
PRN

Cost Center
CC001785 MCP - Florence Administration

Pay Rate Type
Hourly

Pay Grade
Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Work Shift

Duties Include

• Ability to utilize portable x-ray equipment
• Performs radiographic examinations.
• Checks equipment, supplies and accessories on a regular basis.
• Maintains x-ray and other equipment in efficient operating order; performs preventive maintenance on a regularly scheduled basis; contacts outside service for major malfunctions.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work area, requests and orders supplies as necessary to keep materials on hand at all times.
• Performs other miscellaneous and related duties as required including lifting and transporting patients

Minimum Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited radiology program, usually a two-year associate degree in radiology.
• Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Radiographer certification (ARRT) such as the one offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan
• Paid time off and extended sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Disability insurance plan options
• Continuous professional and clinical training
• Competitive pay
• Annual Merit Increase
• Wellbeing resources
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee perks and discounts
• Employee referral program
• Flexible schedule options
• Certification incentive program

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing and sitting. Ability to perform job functions while walking and climb stairs. Ability to work from elevated areas. Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. Ability to bend and twist at the waist. Ability to squat and perform job functions. Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. Ability to reach overhead. Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. Ability to reach in all directions. Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. 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 are needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force are 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. Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. Ability to match or discriminate between colors. Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to work in a latex safe environment. Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.

Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.