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Columbia, South Carolina

Radiology Technologist - PRN, Variable Shifts

Imaging TechIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of radiographic procedures applying ionizing radiation.

Essential Functions

  • All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
  • Demonstrates competency to assist in performing ERCP's, video fluoroscopies, all OR procedures, Lumbar punctures, bronchoscopies, enterocolitis, sialo grams, rhizotomy, facet blocks, endoscopy-tube placements or injections, t-tube cholangiogram, major trauma/trauma bay, neo-natal ICU, pacing lab.

Performs all critical care procedures. Demonstrates competency in the following procedures (arthrograms, myelograms, venograms, minor trauma and troubleshoot complex studies. Demonstrates knowledge and skill to troubleshoot equipment problems. Demonstrates the ability to obtain nursing assessment while nursing is unavailable. Access patient’s condition and level of cooperation and makes appropriate judgment of proper care. Notifies nurse and documents all infiltrates and reactions. Quality check images before sending to radiologist to include markers, all pertinent information needed for appropriate dictation. Documents additional information in PACS or EPIC as needed before marking ready to read. Demonstrates the ability to restart, program and release air from patient IVAC's Responds to codes and other emergency situations appropriately. Stays abreast of organizational, affiliate and departmental changes/updates by checking email on each shift. - Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Promotes patient care and safety within the department of responsibility. Is responsible for the smooth workflow of patient flow and proper care and use of equipment and materials. Works within department to ensure good employee, physician and supervisor relationships. Solves personnel problems with related areas. Works with staff technologist in areas of need due to shortages, FMLA, PTO and sick time. Informs patients and families of all delays, (including going to ER room when procedure is delayed more than 30 minutes).
  • Quality check images before sending to radiologist to include markers, all pertinent information needed for appropriate dictation. Writes additional information in PACS or EPIC as needed. Arrives patient and charges procedure and supplies when exam is completed, end exam. Indicates no-film badge wearing name and fluoro time. Adds surgical charges when needed. Operates the PAC’s system appropriately and verify studies before sending to archive.
  • Achieve Patient Satisfaction for Prisma Health. Results will be entered on the annual evaluation from the Patient Satisfaction scorecard located on the C2E website under the Experience Pillar. Adheres to the Behavior Essentials set by Prisma Health's patient experience teams.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

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

Minimum Requirements

  • Education - Certification Program Completion of accredited radiology program
  • Experience - No Experience Required

In Lieu Of

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

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

  • ARRT Registered
  • SCRQSA certification (Required for team members working in South Carolina)
  • CPR

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Customer service skills
  • Teamwork skills
  • Proficient computer skills (word processing)
  • Data entry
  • PACS
  • EMR

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location: Parkridge

Facility

1560 Baptist Parkridge Hospital

Department: 15637120 Radiology

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Key Responsibilities

Perform a variety of radiographic procedures using ionizing radiation across various hospital settings including the ER, OR, and ICU. Ensure patient safety, maintain equipment, and document all procedures accurately in PACS or EPIC.

Requirements

Requires completion of an accredited radiology program and ARRT registration, with SCRQSA certification for those in South Carolina. CPR certification and proficiency in computer systems like PACS and EMR are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Equipment Troubleshooting

Radiologic Technology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 46 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

What does the Radiologic Technology market look like in South Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingSouth Carolina index 93.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiologic Technology listings in South Carolina58 active1,660 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% no call · 57% no weekends46 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Radiologic Technology listings268 in the last 30 days171 the 30 days before (+57%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Radiologic Technology pay trend+5.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
90%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Relocation assistance
14%
CME allowance
10%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,157 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Columbia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$218k
Typical market rent
$1,500/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.7
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Columbia, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.