Rad Technologist I

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health! Radiologic Technologist I Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.

About the role

Performs radiographic procedures at a technical level requiring sound understanding of anatomical positioning and physiology; a high degree of technical competency and with the ability to act with initiative and ingenuity with minimal supervision. Apply ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis in adult and/or pediatric radiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care by educating and preparing patients for their procedure while utilizing effective communication.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety for the duration of their procedure.
• Obtain and document accurate patient medical history to assist radiologist’s interpretation.
• Position and instruct patient while utilizing protective shielding, immobilization, and supportive devices as required.
• Perform standard diagnostic radiographic procedures as required by physician’s order.
• Perform a variety of diagnostic procedures to include but not limited to fluoroscopy, C-arm in the Operating Room, digital and mobile imaging at applicable locations.
• Select proper exposure factors of radiographic equipment for each examination.
• Completion of exam in hospital information system.
• Cleaning and maintaining all imaging equipment.
• May also assist with mentoring and/or training students, new hires.

Requirements

• Education: Associate's Degree from an approved Radiologic Technology program.
• Experience: Minimum one (1) year Rad Tech experience.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Understand and utilize ALARA concepts and critical thinking.
• Time management.
• Effective communication.

Licenses and Certifications

• Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT(R)) certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – American Heart Association, required within 30 days of hire.
• BLS recertification every two years.
• South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association certification required.

Physical Demand

Medium Physical Demand.

Employee Type: Regular; Work Shift: Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)