Rad Technologist I

Tidelands Health•Myrtle Beach, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs radiographic procedures at a technical level requiring sound understanding of anatomical positioning and physiology; a high degree of technical competency and with the ability to act with initiative and ingenuity with minimal supervision. Apply ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis in adult and/or pediatric radiology.

Requirements

Associate's Degree from an approved Radiologic Technology program.
Radiography - American Registry Radiologic Technologist ARRT(R) certification required.
Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire. Recertification every two years is Required
South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association certified.
Understand and utilize ALARA concepts and critical thinking
Time management
Effective communication.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one (1) year Rad Tech experience.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent patient care by educating and preparing patients for their procedure while utilizing effective communication.
Ensure patient comfort and safety for the duration of their procedure.
Obtain and document accurate patient medical history to assist radiologist’s interpretation.
Position and instruct patient while utilizing protective shielding, immobilization, and supportive devices as required.
Perform standard diagnostic radiographic procedures as required by physician’s order.
Perform a variety of diagnostic procedures to include but not limited to fluoroscopy, C-arm in the Operating Room, digital and mobile imaging at applicable locations.
Select proper exposure factors of radiographic equipment for each examination.
Completion of exam in hospital information system.
Cleaning and maintaining all imaging equipment.
May also assist with mentoring and/or training students, new hires.