Radiology Technologist - Orthopedics - Wingo Way Mt. Pleasant

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Mt. Pleasant, SC

11d•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. The role performs diagnostic radiology procedures, supports patients and licensed practitioners, and follows radiation-safety and documentation requirements. The position is based at 180 Wingo Way #301, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the day shift. The technologist obtains patient clinical histories and relevant laboratory information, positions and immobilizes patients appropriately, operates imaging equipment, evaluates image quality, documents patient dose exposures, and assists with fluoroscopic and specialized radiography procedures. The role also includes consent verification, procedure documentation and timeouts, medication or contrast preparation or administration as prescribed, and professional communication with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare staff. The work may involve high stress and fluctuating workloads, interruptions, exposure to infectious materials and limited hazardous substances, and travel by car to off-site locations. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and pushing or pulling. The technologist may care for patients across neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.

Requirements

Certification and registration with ARRT in Diagnostic Radiology (required).
BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire and required before independent patient care at BSMH).
Associate’s degree from an ARRT-accredited institute (preferred).
State licensure (preferred unless required by the state where the job is performed).
Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; ability to perform shift work, maneuver patient weight, hear alarms and telephone/audio recordings, reach above shoulder, and perform repetitive arm and hand movements.
Ability to perform tasks requiring finger dexterity, far and near visual acuity, and depth perception.
Ability to work with patients across neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling loads, walking, standing, and bending.
Ability to work amid exposures that may include latex, toxic or caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, dust or fumes, potential electrical shock, X-ray or electromagnetic energy, high-pitched noises, and gaseous risks.
Skills in patient-centered care, patient monitoring, medical-history recording, attention to detail, critical thinking, communication, conflict resolution, active listening, and relationship building.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in radiation safety and patient care.
Experience with a Radiology Information System.
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training or experience.
Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) training or experience.
Associate’s degree from an ARRT-accredited institute.
State licensure, unless required by the state where the job is performed.
BLS certification at hire for BSMH locations.

Responsibilities

Obtain patients’ clinical histories and appropriate laboratory work, ensuring the information is documented and available to a licensed practitioner.
Position and immobilize patients to demonstrate the area of interest while respecting their abilities and comfort.
Apply radiation-protection principles to minimize exposure to patients, oneself, and others.
Select and operate imaging equipment and associated 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 patients’ medical records.
Evaluate images for technical quality and document patient dose exposures.
Professionally interact with physicians, technologists, physician offices, hospital staff, patients’ family members, and patients.
Operate radiographic equipment and accessories according to ALARA principles.
Monitor patient conditions during examinations and record patient medical histories.
Work within an interdisciplinary team and communicate effectively with patients.