Radiologic Technologist- Imaging Services

Beaufort Memorial Hospital • Hilton Head Island, SC

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About The Position

Performs fixed and portable radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations for patient diagnosis and/or treatment, including plain film, digital imaging, and teleradiology. Invasive interventional and surgical procedures are common. The role supports complete patient throughput, including scheduling, film/file management, procedures, supply inventory, general housekeeping, patient transport, documentation, and communication with families, physicians, and ancillary staff. When not performing imaging duties, the technologist may function as a medical assistant, triaging patients, taking vitals, and performing point-of-care testing and drug and alcohol testing.

The technologist participates in departmental Quality Improvement activities and equipment quality control plans and follows Corporate Compliance initiatives, including proper coding, charge master use, and Medical Necessity Checks. The role is performed in a manner consistent with Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s mission, vision, and values, while maintaining professional and ethical standards and completing required core competencies, clinical competencies, and behavior standards. The position generally works under the direct supervision of the Chief Technologist or Practice Manager, but may work independently as needed. Call and holiday coverage may be required. Depending on patient volumes and organizational needs, the employee may work varying shifts and at alternate sites within the healthcare system. Responsibilities may be expanded or restricted at the Department Director’s discretion as healthcare delivery and departmental needs evolve.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Two-year Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology or graduation from a Radiologic Technology Program.
• ARRT registry required; new employees may be registry eligible, with registry completion required within the first year of employment.
• Minimum of 1,800 clinical hours in Radiography.
• SCRQSA Certification in Radiology.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association, required before the first clinical shift.

Nice To Haves

• I.V. credentials preferred but not required.
• Advanced ARRT registries preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform fixed and portable radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations for diagnosis and/or treatment.
• Perform plain film, digital imaging, and teleradiology work, including invasive interventional and surgical procedures.
• Support patient throughput through scheduling, film/file management, procedures, supply inventory, housekeeping, patient transport, documentation, and communication with families, physicians, and ancillary staff.
• When not performing imaging duties, function as a medical assistant by triaging patients, taking vitals, and performing point-of-care testing and drug and alcohol testing.
• Participate in departmental Quality Improvement activities and equipment quality control plans.
• Follow Corporate Compliance initiatives, including proper coding, use of the charge master, and Medical Necessity Checks.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards and complete core competencies, clinical competencies, and behavior standards.
• Provide call and holiday coverage as needed.
• Work varying shifts and/or at alternate healthcare-system sites as patient volumes and organizational needs require.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree