• X-Ray Technologist (Rad Tech)

    Vighter Medical Group (Columbia, SC)


    X-Ray Technologist (Rad Tech)

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Columbia, SC - Columbia, SC

    Position Type

    Full Time

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    Up to 25%

     

    Job Category

     

    Health Care

    Description

    Radiology Technologist

    Summary:

    Vighter is seeking Radiology Technologists (RRTs) to provide patient care support at the Columbia VAMC. Radiology Technologists are responsible for the direct and indirect care of patients to ensure that the quality of the studies adhere to established standards. The Radiology Tech will perform other functions as determined by the Supervisor in expediting the care of the patient.

     

    Our Company Promise

     

    We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients.

     

    Our Cultures key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. The key elements include:

     

    + Dependability

    + Integrity

    + Personability

    + Transparency

    + Responsiveness

     

    Creating and cultivating this Culture within the organization is our commitment to our employees. Above all, Vighter employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude that they are expected to share externally with every Vighter Client and Customer.

    Radiology Tech (RRT) Responsibilities:

    + Responsible for critiquing images for quality and notifying the Radiologist, Chief Technologist, or Supervising Technologist of significant exams requiring immediate attention while the patient is undergoing the examination.

    + Follows all established guidelines, any alterations must be done with the approval of the Radiologist on duty.

    + Independently accomplishes procedures, handles deviation in work assignments in line with the previous experience and observations.

    + Uses judgement and initiative, relying on established protocols and past practice when a difficult decision must be made.

    + Must be able to perform common exams listed below:

    + Chest

    + Abdomen

    + Skull

    + C-T-L Spine

    + Upper Extremity

    + Lower Extremity

    + Fluroscopic Studies

    + Portable Studies

    + OR Imaging procedures

    + Prepares contrast material for fluoroscopic and special procedures under the direction of the Radiologist for the purpose of performing imaging examinations.

    + Ensures that all documentation required for the completion of exams is done in VISTA CPRS.

    + Validates all images and corrects incorrect information prior to sending to VISTA for interpretation by the Radiologist. If deletion for VISTA is required, the proper documentation must be presented for deletion of images from the medical record through the PACS Administrator and/or ADPAC Coordinator.

    + Successfully completes all required educational classes and successfully receives all Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as governed by the ARRT, to maintain and active status with the ARRT. Requirements:

    + Education: Graduate from an approved School of Radiologic Technology.

    + Certification: RT Certification from ARRT is required & Basic Life Support (BLS).

    + Schedule: Mon - Fri (8am to 4:30pm with Rotating Weekends)

     

    Vighter is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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