Radiology Technician (Xray tech) - Limited scope - Urgent care - Wade Hampton

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Wade Hampton, SC

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technician performs digital X-ray studies ordered by providers and supports patient care within the scope of practice under provider direction. The role includes radiographic examinations for anatomical parts permitted by the technician’s licensure, patient positioning and immobilization, and use of appropriate radiation protection. The technician selects suitable electronic and technical factors to safeguard patients, the X-ray tube, and equipment, and promptly reports equipment malfunctions or repair needs to a supervisor. The position also assists with medical documentation and clinical assistant duties as directed by the provider. It contributes to a positive team culture, maintains clean and safe work areas and equipment, and follows applicable legal responsibilities and infection-control practices. Duties may include traveling to other facilities or adjusting work hours to meet patient-care needs, as directed by the manager, and cross-functional tasks such as front-desk registration, scheduling, answering phones, scribing, and ordering supplies. The role serves infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Work takes place in a general office environment and may involve fluctuating workloads, interruptions, exposure to verbal abuse or physical altercations, limited hazardous substances or body fluids, infectious materials, and adverse weather conditions. The position requires universal precautions and the use of personal protective equipment and devices.

Requirements

Limited Scope Radiology Licensure or General Machine X-Ray Operator Licensure, as required by state law.
High school diploma or GED.
BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required before independent patient care.
Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, problem solving, and ability to work independently.
Conflict resolution and customer communication skills; ability to evaluate employee performance and behaviors and escalate as necessary.
Basic computing skills and knowledge of billing operations, including ICD-10 and CPT coding.
Medical terminology, judgment in selecting alternative courses of action, active listening, and ability to adapt standard principles to changed conditions.
Knowledge of human anatomy, X-ray equipment and procedures, patient positioning and safety, documentation, and electronic medical records.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities and meet the position’s physical requirements, including manual dexterity, patient maneuvering, and shift work.

Nice To Haves

BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
Student in the final year of, or graduate of, a formal radiologic technology training program.
One year of healthcare or clerical physician-practice experience.
Experience with EPIC Electronic Health Record.

Responsibilities

Perform provider-ordered radiographic examinations for anatomical parts permitted by licensure.
Position and immobilize patients and use appropriate radiation protection.
Select appropriate electronic and technical factors to safeguard the patient, X-ray tube, and equipment.
Report equipment malfunctions and necessary adjustments or repairs to a supervisor immediately.
Assist with medical documentation and clinical assistant duties as directed and supervised by the provider.
Promote a positive culture and teamwork and demonstrate excellence in interactions with patients and internal teams.
Keep work areas, examination rooms, and equipment clean, orderly, and safe.
Understand and follow legal responsibilities and requirements within the role.
Travel to other facilities or adjust work hours to meet patient-care needs when directed by the manager.
Perform cross-functional duties as needed, including registration, scheduling, answering phones, scribing, and ordering supplies.
Provide age-appropriate care to patients ranging from infants through geriatrics.
Follow universal precautions and infection-control policies, and use personal protective equipment and devices.