Radiologic Technologist-PN

Lexington Medical Center • SC

111d

About The Position

Operates X-Ray equipment in the examination of patients in accordance with standard procedure and physician's instructions. Provides treatment/care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Requirements

• Satisfactory Completion of an AMA Approved School of Radiologic Technology
• Current Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Current South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association License

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally appropriate care/treatment for the following patient population: Infant (Birth to 1 year), Child (1 year through 12 years), Adolescent (13 years through 17 years), Adult (18 years to 65 years), Geriatric (over 65 years)
• Apply knowledge of the principles of radiation protection for the patient, self, and others.
• Apply knowledge of anatomy, positioning and radiographic techniques to accurately demonstrate anatomical structures on a radiograph.
• Determine exposure factors to achieve optimum radiographic technique with a minimum of radiation exposure to the patient.
• Examine images for the purpose of evaluating techniques, positioning and other pertinent technical qualities.
• Exercise discretion and judgment in the performance of medical imaging procedures.
• Provide patient care essential to radiologic procedures.
• Recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate lifesaving first aid.
• Apply knowledge of PACS to provide quality images for interpretation.
• Maintains cleanliness of radiographic room to which assigned, ensure that equipment, lead aprons, gloves, etc. are in usable condition and that work area is properly stocked with linens, emergency and other supplies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency such as fire or disaster.
• Demonstrate good public relations and service excellence at all times.
• Follows HIPAA Guidelines.
• Serves and protects the hospital community by ensuring adherence to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• Employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees