Radiology Technician I, Orthopedics (PRN)

Company: Prisma Health
Location: Lexington
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Job Description:

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job SummaryOperates radiologic equipment to make clinical diagnostic x-ray films as directed by care providers and performs routine diagnostic procedures.Accountabilities

• 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.\u00A0 Delivers film to requester for reading/interpretation.
• Maintains x-ray exam room.\u00A0 Stocks necessary medical and radiological supplies.
• Cleans and makes minor adjustments to radiologic equipment.\u00A0 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.Supervisory/Management ResponsibilityThis is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.Minimum RequirementsAssociate's Degree: Completion of accredited radiology programRequired Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
  • SCRQSA license RSQA - RAD QUALITY STANDARD
  • American Registry for Radiology Technologists\u00A0 (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. In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements
    • In lieu of the accredited radiology program the completion of the diploma program thru AnMed Health is acceptable.\u00A0 Additionally any education that is considered grandfathered by the American Registry for Radiology Technologists is also 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.Other Required Skills and ExperienceOne year physician practice experience \u00A0preferredWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Location104 Saluda Pointe Dr LexingtonFacility3429 Orthopedics ImagingDepartment34291000 Orthopedics Imaging-Practice OperationsShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

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