(Rock Hill) Radiologic Technologist FT

Doctors Care•Rock Hill, SC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Novant Health Urgent Care (NHUC) is seeking an x-ray technologist to join their team. The technologist will operate x-ray equipment to produce images for diagnosing and treating diseases or injuries. Responsibilities also include triaging and rooming patients, taking vitals, reviewing patient history, and summarizing the reason for visit. NHUC, part of the Novant Health family in North Carolina, operates over 50 urgent care centers and 20 physical therapy facilities in South Carolina, with administrative support from its Columbia-based headquarters. They are dedicated to providing exceptional, convenient, and affordable healthcare.

Requirements

1-year degree in Radiographic technology
Current SC license for radiographic technology
Limited Practice Radiographer-General Certification accepted
Healthcare Provider CPR certification
Trained in OSHA/HIPAA compliance
Willing to work 12 hour shifts and weekends
Willing to work at other centers as needed
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to reflect our mission, vision, and values through actions and conduct.

Nice To Haves

2-year degree in Radiographic technology
Full practice radiographer certification

Responsibilities

Responsible for center cleanliness and positive customer service.
Prepares patients for radiological procedures.
Protects patient, self, and other staff from radiation hazards.
Takes x-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and / or treatment of patients and includes implementing infection control procedures for the work area.
Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis.
Adjusts / sets radiographic controls.
Positions patients and takes x-rays of specific parts of the patient’s body as requested by physicians.
Processes film.
Checks x-rays for clarity of image, retaking when needed.
Distributes x-rays to appropriate medical staff.
Maintains required records including patient records, daily logbooks, and monthly reports.
Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure x-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies.
Complies with safety standards.
Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs.
Answers incoming calls and schedules appointments as needed.
Calls patients to relay physician messages and outcome to diagnostic test or lab results.
Informs provider of any abnormal labs / tests.
Cleans exam room(s), instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
Communicates with the front staff on patient flow and wait times.
Recognizes patient distress and takes appropriate actions.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to Federal guidelines and regulations.
Other duties as assigned.