Radiology Technologist - Orthopedics - Wesley Drive Medical Office Building

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Radiological Technologist is a certified health professional who, under the direction of an authorized user, applies diagnostic imaging skills through the safe and effective use of ionizing radiation. This role is based at the Wesley Drive Medical Office Building in Charleston, South Carolina, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The technologist obtains and documents patient clinical history and appropriate lab work, positions and immobilizes patients, performs radiographic procedures, and evaluates images for technical quality. The role applies radiation-protection practices, documents patient dose exposures, supports fluoroscopic and specialized radiography procedures, and completes required consent, timeout, and procedure documentation. The technologist also communicates professionally with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare staff, and carries out related duties as assigned.

The role requires ARRT certification and registration in Diagnostic Radiology. An associate degree from an ARRT-accredited institute, state licensure, BLS certification, and experience with radiation safety, patient care, and radiology systems are listed as preferred or required under the conditions specified in the posting. Work may involve a general office environment, travel by car to off-site locations, periods of working alone, fluctuating workloads, and exposure to various physical and environmental hazards. Physical activities and sensory requirements include lifting, pushing and pulling, walking, standing, manual dexterity, and exposure to X-rays or electromagnetic energy.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare describes its benefits as including competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible, insurance and prescription coverage, mental health resources, discounts, paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, disability coverage, tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.

Requirements

• Certification and registration with ARRT in Diagnostic Radiology (required).
• BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations; at BSMH it is preferred at hire and required before independent patient care.
• Ability to perform the listed patient-care, imaging, communication, and documentation duties.
• The posting identifies one year of experience in radiation safety and patient care as preferred, not required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Obtain patients’ clinical history and appropriate lab work, ensuring information is documented and available to a licensed practitioner.
• Position and immobilize patients to demonstrate the area of interest while respecting their ability 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 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.
• Document patient dose exposures.
• Interact professionally with physicians, technologists, physician offices, hospital staff, patient family members, and patients.
• Operate radiographic equipment and accessories in accordance with ALARA principles.
• Perform other job-related duties as required by a supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

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