Radiology Technologist

Responsibilities Radiology Technologist - Bridge Program to CT/XRay INCREASED PAY RATES Wed, Thur & Fri 7pm - 7am (Wed & Thur at Sweetwater and Friday at Martintown Locations) Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease. Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health ( Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health ), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater ), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services( Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services ), imaging, and wound care. Visit us online at: Radiology Technologist assists physicians and performs radiological, paramedical, and clerical duties required in the care and assistance of patients. Works under the direction of the Radiology Supervisor and physicians. Is primarily responsible for helping with the daily operations of the Radiology department. Duties: Prepares room, equipment, contrast media and materials as needed for procedures. Maintains clean and stocked X-Ray procedure room on a daily basis. "Warms X-Ray equipment daily, and assures equipment is working properly. If equipment is not functioning properly, notifies appropriate person." Prepares patient for X-ray procedure - explains procedure, transfers patient to examination table, positions patient correctly, and assists patient at end of procedure. Sends images to PACS appropriately and verifies all are available for interpretation in a timely manner. Performs general clerical and transportation duties when needed to fulfill the workload of the department. Practices patient care according to ARMC policy. Assists Radiologists during procedures and takes films as requested Knowledgeable in proper sequence of scheduling exams for Radiology department. Considers age-related factors in obtaining images or performing diagnostic or therapeutic imaging studies. Applies knowledge of age related factors appropriately to patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics Regularly accepts additional work during period of low patient activity, and demonstrates a willingness to assist others within the department as requested. Maintains confidentiality and privacy of all data, records, forms, reports, and procedures and any other information regarding customer relations of Aiken Regional Medical Centers 100% of the time. Must know and implement radiation safety procedures when working with radiation producing equipment 100% of the time Responsible for knowing and maintaining the measurements described in the Universal Protocol policy. Responsible for ensuring that patient charges are given to the appropriate person to be entered into the EHR in a timely manner and that the charges are accurate. Assists the physician in the response to and management of all emergency situations. Operates the portable X-Ray and C-Arm machines to complete imaging in the inpatient and operating room settings. Attends all monthly staff meetings unless absent from work or excused by Radiology Supervisor. Obtain and correctly document verbal and telephone orders per facility policy (only applies to ARRT licensed staff). Rotates to other imaging departments as needed; participates in holiday and on-call rotation requirements. 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Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please reach to Victoria Luciano, or . Qualifications Requirements: Education requirements: Successful completion of a radiological program or equivalent military training Work experience requirements: BLS (or obtained within 90 days of employment) Required licenses/ certifications/courses: Current ARRT and South Carolina license or Temporary B license issued by SC Radiation Quality Standards Association. Required skills, knowledge and abilities: Current RT registration or registration eligible with successful completion within 90 days. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. 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