Radiology Technologist, Ambulatory

About the role

Operates radiologic equipment to make clinical diagnostic x-ray films as directed by care providers and performs routine diagnostic procedures. Radiology Technologists must have both ARRT and South Carolina (SCRQSA) certifications.

Locations

• Business Park Blvd (Northeast Columbia)
• Richland 2 Medical Park (Columbia)
• Saluda Pointe (Lexington)
• Tuomey Ortho (Sumter)

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing ERCP’s, video fluoroscopies, all OR procedures, lumbar punctures, bronchoscopies, enterocolitis, sialograms, rhizotomy, facet blocks, endoscopy-tube placements or injections, t-tube cholangiogram, major trauma/trauma bay, neonatal ICU, pacing lab
• Perform all critical care procedures
• Demonstrate competency in arthrograms, myelograms, venograms, minor trauma and troubleshoot complex studies
• Troubleshoot equipment problems
• Obtain nursing assessment when nursing is unavailable; assess patient’s condition and level of cooperation and make appropriate judgment of proper care
• Notify nurse and document all infiltrates and reactions
• Quality check images before sending to radiologist to include markers and all pertinent information needed for appropriate dictation
• Document additional information in PACS or EPIC as needed before marking ready to read
• Restart, program and release air from patient IVAC’s
• Respond to codes and other emergency situations appropriately
• Stay abreast of organizational, affiliate and departmental changes/updates by checking email on each shift
• Promote patient care and safety within the department of responsibility
• Ensure smooth workflow of patient flow and proper care and use of equipment and materials
• Work within department to ensure good employee, physician and supervisor relationships
• Solve personnel problems with related areas
• Work with staff technologist in areas of need due to shortages, FMLA, PTO and sick time
• Inform patients and families of all delays, including going to ER room when procedure is delayed more than 30 minutes
• Write additional information in PACS or EPIC as needed
• Arrive patient and charge procedure and supplies when exam is completed; end exam
• Indicate no-film badge wearing name and fluoro time
• Add surgical charges when needed
• Operate the PACS system appropriately and verify studies before sending to archive
• Achieve Patient Satisfaction for Prisma Health; results entered on the annual evaluation from the Patient Satisfaction scorecard
• Adhere to the Behavior Essentials set by Prisma Health’s patient experience teams

Requirements

• Completion of accredited radiology program
• ARRT Registered
• SCRQSA – Radiography
• CPR

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus for eligible full-time positions
• $1,800 student loan repayment per calendar year
• Up to $4,000 tuition assistance per calendar year for full-time team members