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MUSC Health · 5 months ago

Outpatient XRay Technologist - PRN Float-1

Charleston, SC

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

MUSC Health is a leading healthcare provider, and they are seeking an Outpatient XRay Technologist to provide accurate x-ray exams for patients and physicians. The role involves performing radiologic examinations timely, accurately, and safely, while ensuring the radiology suite is prepared for patient visits and supporting a culture of safety.

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Responsibilities

To provide accurate x-ray exams to meet patients, ordering physician and radiologist's needs

May be required to provide backup coverage for other outreach sites

PERFORM RADIOLOGIC EXAMINATIONS TIMELY, ACCURATELY AND SAFELY FOR RADIOLOGIST INTERPRETATION

Timely- Assure the schedule does not fall behind; exam delays are communicated to all stakeholders. Exams are routed to PACS for interpretation as soon as complete

Accurately- per exam protocol using appropriate anatomical markers and positioning aids. Images are free of artifacts and motion. Assure exams are read in a timely manner and all logs are completed

Safely- All patients are screened for patient and technologist identification, patient history, and safety protocols. Medical history reviewed for exam indications and contraindications

ASSURE THE RADIOLOGY SUITE AND ADJACENT CLINICAL AND COMMON AREAS ARE PREPARED TO RECEIVE PATIENTS/VISITORS

Equipment- assure all needed equipment is available and in working order, perform quality control per ACR and manufacturer – report ASAP any equipment errors or downtime directly to the service vendor and manager, as well as clinical staff

Suite/Clinical and common areas- assure all needed medical supplies are ordered and stowed, assure exam room and patient areas are clean and equipment is cleaned per manufacturer, OSHA, DHEC, and MUSC infection control guidelines. Report any environmental issues timely to the manager

SUPPORT CULTURE OF SAFETY

System Improvement- consistently looks for ways to improve safety by analyzing workflows, and work areas and identifying barriers

Ask Why? -

See something say something- use reporting system. Actively participate in group meetings by offering your comments and suggestions

Address problems of patient care as they arise and make decisions to appropriately resolve the problem, involve an appropriate supervisor or another member of the patient's care team as necessary

Qualification

Radiologic TechnologyARRT CertificationBLS CertificationQuality ControlSafety Protocols

Required

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program

Registered or registry eligible by ARRT

Current registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) within 1 year of hire

Registry eligible must hold a Temporary B license from South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards

BLS certification

Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology

5 years for support or 0-2 years for professional experience

Company

MUSC Health

MUSC Health provides health-care services through its patient- and family-centered care, education, research, and various partnerships. It is a sub-organization of Medical University of South Carolina.

Founded in 1824

Charleston, South Carolina, USA

10001+ employees