Limited Radiographer

Lexington Medical Center•Columbia, SC

About The Position

The Limited Radiographer operates X-ray equipment to examine patients according to standard procedures and physician instructions, and provides care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Limited Radiographers work in outpatient service lines. The radiographer’s SCRQSA designation must correspond to the scope of practice and duties required by the service line; scans may only be performed in designations the radiographer has obtained and maintained. The position also involves patient communication and care, coordination of office and clinical processes, equipment operation and upkeep, radiation protection, and preparation of quality images for interpretation. The role follows HIPAA guidelines and applicable health and safety requirements, and participates in required orientation, competency activities, and annual training.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Currently possess and maintain SCRQSA certification for Limited Practice Radiographer in at least one designation: General, Chest, Podiatric, Chiropractic, and/or Bone Densitometry.
Complete an educational course or program that meets SCRQSA requirements.
Familiarity with anatomy and the ability to understand the related function of radiology computer systems.
Skills necessary to treat patients of all ages.
The SCRQSA designation must match the scope of practice and duties of the assigned outpatient service line; the radiographer may not perform scans in designations not obtained and maintained.

Responsibilities

Operate X-ray equipment to examine patients in accordance with standard procedures and physician instructions.
Provide care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Apply radiation-protection principles for patients, self, and others, and determine exposure factors that produce quality radiographs with minimal radiation exposure.
Use PACS or HIS to provide quality images for interpretation.
Operate and maintain equipment, including routine maintenance, supply ordering, log sheets, and cleaning, as applicable.
Follow HIPAA guidelines and applicable health and safety requirements.
Complete required in-service education, certification and licensure activities, competency requirements, department orientation, and annual training.
Perform assigned clinical and administrative duties, including patient communication, scheduling support, referrals, documentation, records handling, and patient education.
Support medication management, patient care, lab, and office processes as applicable to the role and authorized scope of practice.
Stock instruments and supplies, maintain appropriate levels, and store, clean, and sterilize equipment as appropriate.
Provide support and guidance regarding clinical policies and procedures.
Perform other duties assigned by authorized personnel or required in an emergency.

Benefits

Day-one medical, dental, and life insurance benefits for benefit-eligible employees and their families.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility to enroll in the 403(b) match plan on day one; Lexington Health matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
Optional supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums, up to three times salary.
Adoption assistance.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
Tuition reimbursement.
Student loan forgiveness.
Sign-on bonus of up to $5,000.