Radiology Tech-PRN
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Kindred Healthcare
Hartsville, SC, US
Summary
The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic imaging procedures by positioning patients and selecting technical factors to ensure high-quality results. They also collaborate with clinical staff to maintain safety standards and provide accurate patient care in a fast-paced environment.
Job Description
Join Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, a 116-bed community hospital located in Hartsville, SC, that has been recently honored with ScionHealth’s Platinum Award, eight consecutive “A” safety grades from Leapfrog, Top General Hospital honors from Leapfrog, and recognition as a Great Community Hospital by Becker's Hospital Review. The hospital delivers excellence across the continuum of services, and holds numerous accreditations and certifications in areas that include chest pain, stroke and heart failure, hip and knee replacement, sepsis, and more. Come grow your career at Carolina Pines, where innovation, safety, and community are core to everything we do.
Job Summary
The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic imaging procedures to support accurate and timely patient diagnosis and treatment. This role is responsible for safely positioning patients, selecting appropriate technical factors, and producing high-quality images in accordance with physician orders, established protocols, and regulatory standards. The Radiologic Technologist applies professional judgment to ensure image quality, patient safety, and comfort, while adhering to radiation safety principles and quality control requirements. The position works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Essential Functions
- Reviews patient history and physician’s orders
- Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient’s understanding and cooperation
- When ordered, 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 report equipment malfunctions as necessary
- Positions patient and performs imaging procedures
- 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
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Education
- Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) graduate of an accredited program of medical radiography (required)
Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed Radiologic Technologist in the state of practice Upon Hire (required)
- ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire (required)
Experience
- 1+ years radiologic tech experience (preferred)
- BCLS required
Kindred’s mission is to help our patients reach their highest potential for health and healing with intensive medical and rehabilitative care through a compassionate patient experience.
Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from across the nation, became part of ScionHealth with its launch in December 2021. Cornerstone Healthcare Group joined the ScionHealth family of hospitals and hospital services in January 2023.
In December 2021, Kindred Healthcare became a part of LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company. As part of this transaction, LifePoint and Kindred also launched a new company, ScionHealth. Today, Kindred’s facilities are now part of either LifePoint or ScionHealth. Specifically, Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals – along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from LifePoint – are now a part of ScionHealth.
Founded
2018
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Louisville, KY
Kindred’s mission is to help our patients reach their highest potential for health and healing with intensive medical and rehabilitative care through a compassionate patient experience.
Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from across the nation, became part of ScionHealth with its launch in December 2021. Cornerstone Healthcare Group joined the ScionHealth family of hospitals and hospital services in January 2023.
In December 2021, Kindred Healthcare became a part of LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company. As part of this transaction, LifePoint and Kindred also launched a new company, ScionHealth. Today, Kindred’s facilities are now part of either LifePoint or ScionHealth. Specifically, Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals – along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from LifePoint – are now a part of ScionHealth.
Founded
2018
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Louisville, KY