Radiology Technologist - Orthopedics - Wesley Drive Medical Office Building

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiological Technologist is a certified health professional who, under the direction of an authorized user, applies diagnostic imaging skills and the safe, effective use of ionizing radiation in diagnostic radiology. This full-time position is based at the Wesley Drive Medical Office Building in Charleston, South Carolina, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The technologist gathers and documents patient information, positions patients for imaging while considering their comfort and abilities, operates radiographic equipment, and evaluates images for technical quality. The role includes applying radiation-protection principles, documenting patient exposures, assisting with fluoroscopic and specialized procedures, and completing required procedural documentation. The technologist also communicates and documents orders, handles medications or contrast as prescribed, and interacts professionally with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare staff.

Requirements

Certification and registration with ARRT in Diagnostic Radiology.
BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations.
Ability to perform the listed patient-care, imaging, communication, and physical tasks.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree from an ARRT-accredited institute.
State licensure, unless required by the state where the job is performed.
BLS certification at hire is preferred at BSMH and required before independent patient care.
EPIC Electronic Health Record training.
Picture archiving communication system (PACS) training.
One year of experience in radiation safety and patient care.
Experience with a Radiology Information System.

Responsibilities

Obtain patients’ clinical histories and appropriate lab work, ensuring the information is documented and available to a licensed practitioner.
Position and immobilize patients to best demonstrate the area of interest while respecting their abilities and comfort.
Apply radiation-protection principles to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.
Select and operate imaging equipment and accessories to perform radiographic procedures.
Verify informed consent and complete pre- and post-procedure documentation.
Assist licensed practitioners with fluoroscopic and specialized radiography procedures, applying appropriate aseptic surgical technique as needed.
Perform timeouts as required by policy.
Identify, prepare, and/or administer medications or contrast as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
Receive, relay, and document verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient’s medical record.
Evaluate images for technical quality and document patient dose exposures.
Interact professionally with physicians, technologists, physician offices, hospital staff, patients’ family members, and patients.
Operate radiographic equipment and accessories in accordance with ALARA principles.