Radiologic Technologist II

Radiologic Technologist

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!

Job Description:

• Perform x-rays for diagnostic purposes
• Follow established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety
• Responsible for educating and preparing patients for their examinations
• Provide excellent patient care and effective communication that is essential to the performance of a variety of procedures
• Perform accurate documentation of patient medical records, including documentation of 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
• Inpatient imaging departments assume "on call" rotation on a regular basis
• Inpatient imaging technologists are required to 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

Skills and Knowledge:

• 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
• Exert 20 to 35 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 15 pounds of force frequently, and greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.