X-Ray Tech, FT, Mount Pleasant

Doctors Care•Mount Pleasant, SC

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Novant Health Urgent Care (formerly Doctors Care) is seeking an X-Ray Technologist to join their team. This role involves operating x-ray equipment to produce images for diagnosis and treatment, as well as assisting with patient triaging, rooming, and vital sign collection. The technologist will ensure center cleanliness, provide excellent customer service, and maintain patient confidentiality. This position is full-time and located in Mount Pleasant.

Requirements

1-year degree in Radiographic technology
Current SC license for radiographic technology
Limited Practice Radiographer-General Certification accepted
Healthcare Provider CPR certification
Trained in OSHA/HIPAA compliance
Willing to work 12 hour shifts and weekends
Willing to work at other centers as needed
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to reflect our mission, vision, and values through actions and conduct.

Nice To Haves

2-year degree in Radiographic technology
Full practice radiographer certification

Responsibilities

Responsible for center cleanliness and positive customer service.
Prepares patients for radiological procedures.
Protects patient, self, and other staff from radiation hazards.
Takes x-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and / or treatment of patients and includes implementing infection control procedures for the work area.
Selects proper ionizing factors for radiological diagnosis.
Adjusts / sets radiographic controls.
Positions patients and takes x-rays of specific parts of the patient’s body as requested by physicians.
Processes film.
Checks x-rays for clarity of image, retaking when needed.
Distributes x-rays to appropriate medical staff.
Maintains required records including patient records, daily logbooks, and monthly reports.
Performs quantity and quality control checks to assure x-ray unit meets standards required by laws, rules, and departmental policies.
Complies with safety standards.
Cleans, maintains, and makes minor adjustments to radiographic equipment, including determining equipment repairs.
Answers incoming calls and schedules appointments as needed.
Calls patients to relay physician messages and outcome to diagnostic test or lab results.
Informs provider of any abnormal labs / tests.
Cleans exam room(s), instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control.
Communicates with the front staff on patient flow and wait times.
Recognizes patient distress and takes appropriate actions.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to Federal guidelines and regulations.
Other duties as assigned.