Rad Tech, PRN, Variable Shifts

Prisma Health•Laurens, SC

About The Position

Performs a variety of radiographic procedures using ionizing radiation. The role supports patient care and safety, keeps patient flow and department workflow running smoothly, and ensures the appropriate care and use of equipment and materials. The technologist works with staff and other departments to address staffing needs and maintain effective relationships with employees, physicians, and supervisors. The position performs and assists with a broad range of diagnostic, fluoroscopic, operating-room, emergency, and critical-care procedures. It includes assessing patient condition and cooperation, making appropriate care judgments, responding to codes and other emergencies, notifying nursing staff and documenting infiltrates or reactions, and troubleshooting complex studies and equipment problems. The technologist checks images and documentation before sending studies to radiologists, uses PACS and EMR systems, and completes exam, charge, and related documentation. The role also supports patient satisfaction and follows Prisma Health’s behavior expectations.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited radiology program.
ARRT registration.
SCRQSA certification for team members working in South Carolina.
CPR certification.
Customer service skills.
Teamwork skills.
Proficient computer skills, including word processing.
Data-entry skills.
PACS and EMR skills.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of radiographic procedures using ionizing radiation.
Demonstrate competency in assisting with ERCPs, video fluoroscopies, operating-room procedures, lumbar punctures, bronchoscopies, enterocolitis, sialograms, rhizotomy, facet blocks, endoscopy tube placements or injections, T-tube cholangiograms, major trauma and trauma bay procedures, neonatal ICU procedures, pacing lab procedures, and critical-care procedures.
Demonstrate competency in arthrograms, myelograms, venograms, minor trauma, and troubleshooting complex studies.
Troubleshoot equipment problems.
Assess patients’ condition and level of cooperation and make appropriate judgments regarding care.
Notify nursing staff and document infiltrates and reactions.
Check images for markers and information needed for radiologist dictation before sending them to the radiologist; enter additional information in PACS or EPIC as needed.
Restart, program, and release air from patient IVACs.
Respond appropriately to codes and other emergency situations.
Check email each shift to stay current on organizational, affiliate, and departmental changes and updates.
Promote patient care and safety, support smooth patient flow, and ensure proper care and use of equipment and materials.
Work with staff technologists to address staffing needs related to shortages, FMLA, PTO, and sick time.
Inform patients and families about delays, including notifying patients in the ER when procedures are delayed more than 30 minutes.
Arrive patients, charge for procedures and supplies when exams are completed, and end exams.
Indicate when a film badge is not being worn and record fluoroscopy time; add surgical charges when needed.
Operate the PACS system appropriately and verify studies before sending them to the archive.
Support Prisma Health patient satisfaction and adhere to its Behavior Essentials.
Perform other duties as assigned.