Employee Type:

　　Regular

　　Work Shift:

　　Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)

　　Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!

　　Position Summary : Performs radiographic procedures at a technical level requiring sound understanding of anatomical positioning and physiology; a high degree of technical competency and with the ability to act with initiative and ingenuity with minimal supervision. Apply ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis in adult and/or pediatric radiology.

　　Duties:

　　Provide excellent patient care by educating and preparing patients for their procedure while utilizing effective communication

　　Ensure patient comfort and safety for the duration of their procedure

　　Obtain and document accurate patient medical history to assist radiologist’s interpretation

　　Demonstrate an understanding of ALARA guidelines by strictly adhering to the Imaging Department’s Radiation Safety policies and procedures

　　Position and instruct patient while utilizing protective shielding, immobilization, and supportive devices as required

　　Perform standard diagnostic radiographic procedures as required by physician’s order

　　Perform a variety of diagnostic procedures to include but not limited to fluoroscopy, OR, digital and mobile imaging at applicable locations

　　Select proper exposure factors of radiographic equipment for each examination

　　Completion of exam in hospital information system.

　　Cleaning and maintaining all imaging equipment

　　May also assist with mentoring and/or training students, new hires

　　Other duties as assigned - Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee partner for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice .

　　Applicable imaging departments assume “on call” and holiday rotations on a regular basis. Imaging technologists are required to cover all outpatient and hospital locations as necessary and appropriate.

　　Qualifications:

　　Education :

　　Completion of a Radiologic Technology Associates degree program.

　　Experience :

　　Minimum one (1) year Radiologic Technology experience preferred.

　　Licensure/Certification :

　　ARRT(R) certification required

　　South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA – Radiography) certification required

　　American Heart Association Healthcare provider course with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required to be initially completed with the TH Organizational Development Office within 30 calendar days of hire date (exceptions to obtain certification from a provider other than the TH Organizational Development Office are approved by TH Organizational development on a case by case basis).

　　Knowledge/Skills/Abilities :

　　Understand and utilize ALARA concepts and critical thinking, time management and effective communication.

　　Physical Requirements : Medium Physical Agility Test (PAT) Rating

　　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.

　　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.

　　Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.