Radiology Tech Assistant

About the role

Assists Technologist and department by performing a variety of clerical and patient care activities. Receives and transports patients, and answers questions regarding procedures. Prepares imaging rooms, stocks supplies, and assists Technologist with procedures as needed.

Responsibilities

• Receives and transports patients
• Answers questions regarding procedures
• Prepares imaging rooms
• Stocks supplies
• Assists Technologist with procedures as needed

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older with a High School Diploma or GED
• BLS certification is required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand continuously
• Ability to sit continuously
• Ability to walk continuously
• Ability to climb stairs infrequently
• Ability to work indoors continuously
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes infrequently
• Ability to work from elevated areas frequently
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces frequently
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions infrequently
• Ability to bend at the waist continuously
• Ability to twist at the waist frequently
• Ability to squat and perform job functions frequently
• Ability to perform “pinching” operations frequently
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands continuously
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands continuously
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands continuously
• Ability to reach overhead frequently
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders continuously
• Ability to fully use both legs continuously
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination frequently
• Ability to reach in all directions continuously
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted infrequently
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted infrequently
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. infrequently
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force frequently
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes continuously
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance continuously
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors continuously
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception continuously
• Good peripheral vision capabilities continuously
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction continuously
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements continuously
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations continuously
• Ability to work rotating shifts frequently
• Ability to work overtime as required frequently
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment continuously
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions continuously
• (Selected Positions) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function continuously
• (Selected Positions) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required continuously

Benefits and Sign On Bonus

Pay rate based on passing the radiology tech registry. Benefits and sign on bonus will also be awarded if eligible based on position.

Promotion Wage Increase

Based on passing the radiology tech registry.

Additional Information

• 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.
• Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.