X-ray Technologist - Colonial Healthcare

UnitedHealth Group•Sumter, SC

9d•$24 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

X-ray Tech serves an important purpose in a radiology department. The main role is to assist radiologists with the process of imaging, and not that of diagnosis as this is the key role of a physician. X-ray tech job description involves taking pictures of the body while utilizing various imaging methods. SCRQSA They are responsible for ensuring the patient’s safety during the procedure. Technicians may be required to explain the procedure in layman terms to ensure a patient’s comfort. Most importantly, the ability to produce a high-quality image consistently is crucial as this will help physicians to correctly provide diagnosis. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

Certification as a radiologic technologist from an accredited institution
Trained in accredited program
Registered with the ARRT
SC state license
1+ years of experience
Will hire new graduate based off clinical hours

Responsibilities

Perform duties and responsibilities which may include, but are not limited to: work between the x-ray and CT department
Always ask for at least two forms of identification, (name, DOB)
Instructing the patients to undergo the appropriate positions to get accurate images
Keeping radiographic equipment in quality working order
Obtaining images for any areas requested by the physician or radiologist
Using radiation on the patient if necessary
Keeping track of patient records
Assisting radiologists and physicians in the process of understanding and evaluating the images
Preventing exposure from certain areas of the patient’s body so they do not expose to radiation
Patient communication and preparation including removal of garments or jewelry that may interfere with procedure and explaining how the process works
Positioning patients properly to obtain x-rays
Setting the equipment to obtain the best density, detail, and contrast of the area being imaged
Applying their knowledge of anatomy and physiology to the process to help the physician diagnose problems
Closely follow physician instructions, prepare radiography equipment, position patients, and obtain optimal images for diagnosis
Communicate calmly, compassionately, and professionally with all different types of patients including the elderly, ailing, and handicapped
Apply HIPPA to every patient
Putting reports in the patient chart after the Radiologist has read the images, and the report is dictated
Check each patient’s order before scanning the patient, if there are any questions with the order, make sure to ask the ordering physician