Radiologic Technologist II

Radiologic Technologist

Job Description:

• Perform x-rays for diagnostic purposes.
• Follow established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety.
• Educate and prepare patients for their examinations.
• Provide excellent patient care and effective communication essential to the performance of a variety of procedures.
• Document patient medical records accurately, including patient medical history before an exam.
• Position patients so desired anatomy will be demonstrated.
• Determine and set appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology.
• Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients.

Additional Duties:

• Participate in "on call" rotation for inpatient imaging departments regularly.
• Cover both hospital locations as necessary.

Requirements:

• Completion of a Radiologic Technology Associates degree program or equivalent.
• Minimum one (1) year Rad Tech experience preferred.
• ARRT(R) certified or eligible (must become ARRT(R) certified within one year of employment) required.
• South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association certified required.
• American Heart Association Healthcare provider course with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 calendar days of hire date. BLS Recertification is required every two (2) years.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Radiation Safety
• Anatomy and Positioning
• Physics
• Computer Skills
• Medical Terminology
• General Safety

Physical Requirements:

• Medium Physical Agility Test (PAT) Rating
• Frequently required to stand, sit, and walk; occasionally use hands, fingers; frequently talk or hear.
• Must exert 20 to 35 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 15 pounds of force frequently, greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.