Outpatient Radiologic Technologist - $10000 sign-on

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs radiographic procedures at a technical level requiring a sound understanding of anatomical positioning and physiology, a high degree of technical competency, and the ability to act with initiative and ingenuity with a minimum of supervision. Apply ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis in adult and/or pediatric radiology. Other duties as deemed necessary. A technologist utilizes RIS and PACS systems to complete clerical and administrative functions Maintains continuing education through regular in-service education, participates in staff meetings, completes annual departmental competencies, and establishes appropriate work assignments to assure optimum utilization of human and material resources. Performs high-quality diagnostic radiology examinations for the physician’s interpretation; prepares and administers various contrast agents under the supervision of a physician Practices sterile technique when applicable and universal precautions during procedures/ exams. Monitors any staff and/or student activities during clinical assignments from the technologist’s perspective. Additional Job Description Education: Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology. Experience: Zero to two years of modality specific work experience. Registration/Certification: Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 6 months of hire. Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The 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. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Licensed by the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Must obtain ARRT Radiology Registration within 6 months of hire date.
0-2years Experience
General and ortho exams skills

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs radiographic procedures at a technical level requiring a sound understanding of anatomical positioning and physiology, a high degree of technical competency, and the ability to act with initiative and ingenuity with a minimum of supervision.
Apply ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis in adult and/or pediatric radiology.
Utilizes RIS and PACS systems to complete clerical and administrative functions
Maintains continuing education through regular in-service education, participates in staff meetings, completes annual departmental competencies, and establishes appropriate work assignments to assure optimum utilization of human and material resources.
Performs high-quality diagnostic radiology examinations for the physician’s interpretation
Prepares and administers various contrast agents under the supervision of a physician
Practices sterile technique when applicable and universal precautions during procedures/ exams.
Monitors any staff and/or student activities during clinical assignments from the technologist’s perspective.

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