Radiology/CT Technologist Bridge Program

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top-quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. The hospital has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and coronary artery disease. Aiken Regional offers comprehensive healthcare services including behavioral health, emergency medical care, orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation, imaging, and wound care.

About the Role

The Radiology Technologist assists physicians and performs radiological, paramedical, and clerical duties required in the care and assistance of patients. This role works under the direction of the Radiology Supervisor and physicians and is primarily responsible for helping with the daily operations of the Radiology department. This position includes a bridge program to become a CT Technologist with increased pay rates for shifts Thursday through Saturday, 1 PM to 1:30 AM, and a $15,000 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares room, equipment, contrast media, and materials as needed for procedures.
• Maintains clean and stocked X-Ray procedure room on a daily basis.
• Warms X-Ray equipment daily and ensures equipment is working properly; notifies appropriate personnel if equipment malfunctions.
• Prepares patients for X-ray procedures by explaining the procedure, transferring patients to the examination table, positioning patients correctly, and assisting patients at the end of the procedure.
• Sends images to PACS appropriately and verifies all images are available for interpretation in a timely manner.
• Performs general clerical and transportation duties as needed to fulfill the department's workload.
• Practices patient care according to ARMC policy.
• Assists Radiologists during procedures and takes films as requested.
• Knowledgeable in the proper sequence of scheduling exams for the Radiology department.
• Considers age-related factors in obtaining images or performing diagnostic or therapeutic imaging studies, applying knowledge appropriately to patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics.
• Accepts additional work during periods of low patient activity and assists others within the department as requested.
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy of all data, records, and information 100% of the time.
• Implements radiation safety procedures when working with radiation-producing equipment 100% of the time.
• Knows and maintains the measurements described in the Universal Protocol policy.
• Ensures patient charges are accurately entered into the EHR in a timely manner.
• Assists physicians in the response to and management of all emergency situations.
• Operates portable X-Ray and C-Arm machines to complete imaging in inpatient and operating room settings.
• Attends all monthly staff meetings unless absent from work or excused by the Radiology Supervisor.
• Obtains and correctly documents verbal and telephone orders per facility policy (applies to ARRT licensed staff only).
• Rotates to other imaging departments as needed; participates in holiday and on-call rotation requirements.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a radiological program or equivalent military training.
• BLS certification (or obtained within 90 days of employment).
• Current ARRT and South Carolina license or Temporary B license issued by SC Radiation Quality Standards Association.
• Current RT registration or registration-eligible with successful completion within 90 days.

Benefits

• $15,000 sign-on bonus for select positions.
• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Tuition/certification reimbursement after 6 months.
• Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.

Pay

Increased pay rates for shifts Thursday through Saturday, 1 PM to 1:30 AM.

Schedule

Thursday through Saturday, 1 PM to 1:30 AM.