Radiology Technologist - Bridge Program to Multi-modality

Overview

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease.

Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services (Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care.

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Radiology Technologist – Bridge Program to Multi-Modality. This role assists physicians and performs radiological, paramedical, and clerical duties required in the care and assistance of patients. Work under the direction of the Radiology Supervisor and physicians and contribute to the daily operations of the Radiology department.

• Prepare room, equipment, contrast media and materials as needed for procedures.
• Maintain clean and stocked X-Ray procedure room on a daily basis.
• Warm X-Ray equipment daily and ensure equipment is working properly; notify appropriate personnel if not functioning properly.
• Prepare patient for X-ray procedure — explain procedure, transfer patient to examination table, position patient correctly, and assist patient at the end of procedure.
• Sends images to PACS appropriately and verifies all are available for interpretation in a timely manner.
• Perform general clerical and transportation duties as needed to fulfill the workload of the department.
• Practice patient care according to ARMC policy.
• Assist Radiologists during procedures and take films as requested.
• Coordinate scheduling of exams for the Radiology department; consider age-related factors when obtaining images or performing imaging studies (pediatrics to geriatrics).
• Accept additional work during periods of low patient activity and assist others within the department as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all data and information regarding patients and the facility 100% of the time.
• Adhere to radiation safety procedures when working with radiation-producing equipment 100% of the time.
• Know and maintain the measurements described in the Universal Protocol policy.
• Ensure patient charges are entered into the EHR accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist the physician in responding to and managing emergency situations.
• Operate portable X-Ray and C-Arm machines for imaging in inpatient and operating room settings.
• Attend all monthly staff meetings unless absent or excused by Radiology Supervisor.
• Obtain and correctly document verbal and telephone orders per facility policy (only applies to ARRT licensed staff).
• Rotate to other imaging departments as needed; participate in holiday and on-call rotation requirements.

• Sign On Bonus for select positions
• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
• Culture of Excellence and Employee Recognition program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
• SoFi Student Loan Reimbursement program
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United…