Radiology Technologist, Orthopedics - FT, Days

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  • Prisma Health
Job Summary
Location
Sumter ,SC 29153
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
03 Feb 2025
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Radiology Technologist, Orthopedics - FT, Days at Prisma Health summary:

As a Radiology Technologist in Orthopedics, I operate radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic x-ray films, following safety and procedural standards. My role includes preparing patients for procedures, analyzing radiographic images, and maintaining the x-ray exam room and equipment. I am committed to delivering quality care in a compassionate environment, contributing to the overall healthcare transformation at Prisma Health.

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Operates radiologic equipment to make clinical diagnostic x-ray films as directed by care providers and performs routine diagnostic procedures.

This position is bonus eligible, follow this link for details.

Essential Functions

  • All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values:  Inspire health.  Serve with compassion.  Be the difference.

  • Positions patients and adjusts equipment for taking x-rays, following established procedures. Follows prescribed safety standards in operating radiologic equipment.

  • Instructs patients regarding procedures.

  • Examines radiologic film for properties such as density and contrast, definition, magnification and distortion.

  • Develops and processes radiologic film.  Delivers film to requester for reading/interpretation.

  • Maintains x-ray exam room.  Stocks necessary medical and radiological supplies.

  • Cleans and makes minor adjustments to radiologic equipment.  Responsible for routine maintenance and vendor notification of failures.

  • Responsible for dissemination of x-ray reports and x-rays, maintaining a location log.

  • Schedules radiologic exams to be performed at outside labs, as necessary.

  • Gathers and prepares x-rays with physician interpretation for radiologist over read.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

  • This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education - Associate degree. Completion of accredited radiology program

  • Experience - No experience required. One (1) year physician practice experience preferred

    In Lieu Of

    • In lieu of the accredited radiology program the completion of the diploma program thru AnMed Health may be acceptable.  Additionally, any education that is considered grandfathered by the American Registry for Radiology Technologists may also be acceptable.

    • Team members in this job as of 11/08/2020 are grandfathered from the education and experience requirements listed above pending state and regulatory requirements.

    Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

    • SCRQSA license RSQA - RAD QUALITY STANDARD

    • American Registry for Radiology Technologists  (ARRT) certification for Radiology

    • New graduates must obtain and submit Permanent SCRQSA license within 30 days of passing ARRT registry. May work with temporary B SCRQSA license for 30 days.

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    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)

    • Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database)

    • Data entry

    Work Shift

    Day (United States of America)

    Location

    100 N Sumter St Sumter

    Facility

    3420 Orthopedics Sumter

    Department

    34201000 Orthopedics Sumter-Practice Operations

    Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.


    Keywords:

    radiology, x-ray, diagnostic imaging, patient care, radiologic technologist, medical equipment, healthcare, orthopedics, SCRQSA, ARRT certification

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