Radiologic Technologist II

Job Description Summary

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC002015 UMA AMB RADI West Campus - Radiology CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Job Description

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Job Summary/Purpose

* Radiologic Technologists provide exams in the field of radiologic imaging to
include diagnostic x-ray, c-arm, and bone density to the specifications of
the ordering provider and radiologist’s 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.
* May be required to provide coverage for other outreach sites located in Mt.
Pleasant, North Charleston, and West Ashley.

Education Requirements

* Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

* Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or
within 12 months of hire.
* Registry eligible candidates must hold a Temporary B license from South
Carolina Radiation Quality Standards.
* Registered Technologists state license from South Carolina Radiation Quality
Standards.
* BLS certification.

Job Responsibilities

Perform Radiologic Examinations Timley, Accurately and Safely for Radiologist

INTERPRETATION

• Timely- Assure the schedule does not fall behind; exam delays are communicated

• Accurately- per exam protocol using appropriate anatomical markers and

• Safely- All patients are screened for patient and technologist identification,

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,

• Suite/Clinical and common areas- assure all needed medical supplies are

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

• Address problems of patient care as they arise and make decisions to

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

* Ability to evaluate and appropriately respond to verbal and non-verbal
communication from patients’ diverse stages of development.
* Completes procedures following approved procedure protocols with sufficient
speed to promote departmental efficiency.
* Completes required documentation for each procedure, both computer and
handwritten.
* Demonstrates technical competence in the operation of imaging equipment, and
the use of procedure related supplies. Complete knowledge of related physics,
anatomy, imaging techniques and medical terminology.
* Introduces self to patients, explains the procedure, assists the patient at
the end of the procedure and explains the next steps.
* Maintain a professional demeanor in attitude, appearance, and communication.
* Obtains pertinent history, verifies orders, and communicates effectively with
co-workers and other clinic staff to provide excellent patient care.

Physical Requirements

Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking,
and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all
directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity,
perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all
directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and
as required.  Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close
at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. 
Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-)
unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs.  
Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces. 

Additional Job Description

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology.
Experience: At least two years of modality specific work experience required.  
Registration/Certification: Must be registered with the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation
Quality Standards Association is required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS
for Healthcare Providers (or AHA  recognized equivalent) or an American Red
Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Advanced Cardiac
Life Support (ACLS) preferred.  Skill Set: Fully competent in advanced modality
skill sets and flexible to rotate. 

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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