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Lexington Health · 4 months ago

Radiologic Technologist-PN

Columbia, SC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Lexington Medical Center is a healthcare provider seeking a Radiologic Technologist. The role involves operating X-Ray equipment, providing care to patients across various age groups, and ensuring adherence to safety and professional standards during radiologic procedures.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally appropriate care/treatment for the following patient population: Infant (Birth to 1 year), Child (1 year through 12 years), Adolescent (13 years through 17 years), Adult (18 years to 65 years), Geriatric (over 65 years)

Apply knowledge of the principles of radiation protection for the patient, self, and others

Apply knowledge of anatomy, positioning and radiographic techniques to accurately demonstrate anatomical structures on a radiograph

Determine exposure factors to achieve optimum radiographic technique with a minimum of radiation exposure to the patient

Examine images for the purpose of evaluating techniques, positioning and other pertinent technical qualities

Exercise discretion and judgment in the performance of medical imaging procedures

Provide patient care essential to radiologic procedures

Recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate lifesaving first aid

Apply knowledge of PACS to provide quality images for interpretation

Maintains cleanliness of radiographic room to which assigned, ensure that equipment, lead aprons, gloves, etc. are in usable condition and that work area is properly stocked with linens, emergency and other supplies

Performs all other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency such as fire or disaster

Demonstrate good public relations and service excellence at all times

Follows HIPAA Guidelines

Serves and protects the hospital community by ensuring adherence to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements

Qualification

Radiologic Technology CertificationRadiation Protection KnowledgeAnatomy KnowledgePACS KnowledgePatient CarePublic RelationsDiscretionJudgment

Required

Satisfactory Completion of an AMA Approved School of Radiologic Technology

Current Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Current South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association License

Company

Lexington Health

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Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center dedicates itself to providing quality health services that meet the needs of its communities.

Founded in 1971