Radiology Technologist, Orthopedics - FT, Days

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

• Positions patients and adjusts equipment for taking x-rays, following established procedures. Follows prescribed safety standards in operating radiologic equipment.

• Instructs patients regarding procedures.

• Examines radiologic film for properties such as density and contrast, definition, magnification and distortion.

• Develops and processes radiologic film. Delivers film to requester for reading/interpretation.

• Maintains x-ray exam room. Stocks necessary medical and radiological supplies.

• Cleans and makes minor adjustments to radiologic equipment. Responsible for routine maintenance and vendor notification of failures.

• Responsible for dissemination of x-ray reports and x-rays, maintaining a location log.

• Schedules radiologic exams to be performed at outside labs, as necessary.

• Gathers and prepares x-rays with physician interpretation for radiologist over read.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

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

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Associate degree. Completion of accredited radiology program

• Experience - No experience required. One (1) year physician practice experience preferred

In Lieu Of

• In lieu of the accredited radiology program the completion of the diploma program thru AnMed Health may be acceptable. Additionally, any education that is considered grandfathered by the American Registry for Radiology Technologists may also be acceptable.

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

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• SCRQSA license RSQA - RAD QUALITY STANDARD

• American Registry for Radiology Technologists (ARRT) certification for Radiology

• New graduates must obtain and submit Permanent SCRQSA license within 30 days of passing ARRT registry. May work with temporary B SCRQSA license for 30 days.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)

• Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database)

• Data entry