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Mount Pleasant, PA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Job Purpose
Radiologic Technologists provide exams in the field of radiologic imaging to include diagnostic xray carm and bone density to the specifications of the ordering provider and radiologists needs.
Maintains knowledge concerning radiation protection and safety in addition to infection control and standard precautions.
Preform patient assessments and provide patient care in a timely professional efficient and safe manner.
Cat Scan Technologists review patient history and physicians orders. Educates patient regarding procedures equipment and exam to ensure patients understanding and cooperation.
Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots resolves and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots resolves and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters transmits and reports scan results.
May be required to provide coverage for other outreach sites located in Mt. Pleasant North Charleston and West Ashley.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker SubType

Regular

Cost Center

CC002017 UMA AMB RADI East Cooper ClinicRadiology CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

  • Perform procedures in Advanced Imaging Modalities as ordered by referring physicians; ensures that valid order is obtained prior to performing study.
  • Communicates daily with scheduling regarding opportunities for addon examinations.
  • Ensures that financial counselor is notified of any exam changes and add on exams prior to performing Advanced Imaging study.
  • Follows Radiologist/physicians protocols when scanning patients. Notifies provider/ clinic via phone or Epic of order change requests.
  • Communicates any appointment delays directly to the patient front desk or referring provider/clinic.
  • Ensures that all imaging exams are coded with the correct exam code.
  • Ensures that all procedures are completed in Radiology Information System for Radiologists interpretation.
  • Performs daily check of Radiology Information System to ensure that all exams performed the prior day have a final report.
  • Communicates STAT and Call Report requests to the Radiologist by phone and through the Radiology Information System.
  • Uploads patients comparison exams into the PACS system as needed.
  • Performs all required QA and QC measures as indicated by the imaging equipment manufacturer and ACR. Reports equipment malfunctions to service provider and Lead Radiologic Technologist.
  • Reviews patient history prior to the advanced imaging procedure ensures that there are no contraindications to patient undergoing ordered procedure.
  • Verifies patient Creatinine lab value prior to injection of any contrast material performs ISTAT point of care testing per modality policy.
  • Records contrast amount and concentration in Radiology Information System.
  • Documents patient medications and drug allergies in Radiology Information System.
  • Tests defibrillator and maintains emergency contrast reaction box and crashcart.
  • Requisitions exam room supplies from central supply. Communicates any increase in supply demand to Supply Manager and Supervising Technologist.
  • Performs all patient record keeping as required by South Carolina DHEC.
  • Helps other team members actively seeks opportunities to help others.
  • Actively participates in staff meetings and other department/site/outreach work groups.
  • Maintains CME requirements of ARRT DHEC and ACR.

Additional Job Description

Education and Work Experience

  • Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
  • Minimum of 2 years independent work experience.
  • Registered in Radiologic Technology
  • Registered Computed Tomography.

Licensures Registrations Certifications

  • Current registration in Radiology from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
  • Current registration in Radiology from the American Registry in Computed Tomography.
  • Current licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association.
  • BLS certification.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.

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Employment Type

Full-Time

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