Radiology Technologist

Position Summary:

The Radiologic Technologist (RT) will perform a variety of technical tasks involved in operating radiographic equipment and making radiographs of designated portions of the body. The RT will be responsible for operating x-ray equipment and adjusting equipment for proper radiographic exposure techniques, explain x-ray procedures to patients, position patients for each anatomical view and will monitor accessory equipment and assist the physician with fluoroscopic procedures and special radiographic procedures. The RT will accurately process images for optimal quality, match with appropriate paperwork for interpretation, and Demonstrate acceptable film quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors, and collimation.The RT will rotate through the on-call schedule with the other technologists. The RT must be willing to report back to work during any emergency situation, this includes if needed during inclement weather, mass casualty, internal disaster, etc. The RT will complete other duties as assigned.

All organizational staff, including this position, are specifically required as a condition of continued employment to make advance preparations for their families and pets in the event of weather emergencies such as Hurricanes and flooding threats. Any staff member can be determined as essential staff required to report to the facility during these events. In many cases this means reporting and sleeping at the facility before, during and after a weather emergency. By signing this job description, the staff member accepts this responsibility of readiness to report to work during any designated emergency staffing situation. CMC staff members operate as one team meeting the healthcare needs of our communities, thus this position will on occasion complete other duties as assigned beyond those designated in this primary job description which may include "float" coverage at an alternate facility, department or assignment.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a 24-month AMA approved School of Radiology Technology required.

Experience:

• Minimum of two years' experience as a diagnostic radiology technologist preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Registered or Registry eligible by the ARRT required.
• Certification with the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association required.

Special Skills:

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with peers, nursing colleagues, physicians, and department heads
• Knowledge of anatomy and radiographic exposure required.
• Proficiency in radiation protection practices required.
• Exemplary core customer service skills strongly required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Strong PC skills required.
• Strong verbal communication skills required.

Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to difficult patients.
• Stress level high due to multiple demands frequently occurring simultaneously.
• Physical surroundings generally pleasant and comfortable.
• Radiation Risk.
• Must operate a wide variety of biomedical equipment.
• Prolonged standing and walking required.

Physical Requirements:
Medium - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) required to stand, sit, and walk; occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) to use hands, fingers; and frequently to talk or hear. The employee must exert 20 to 35 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to hear to process instructions and safety code and alarms required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and will be assessed by post offer Employee Health fit-for-duty review. .......