Cherokee County Sc Jobs (NOW HIRING)

About the Job
The Radiologic Technologist will be responsible for performing general radiographic procedures at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. The Radiologic Technologist will ensure practice compliance with all SC DHEC Title B Rules and Regulations for Radiation Control.
The Radiologic Technologist serves as a liaison between patients, licensed practitioners, and other members of the support team. Radiologic Technologists must remain sensitive to the needs of the patient through good communication, patient assessment, patient monitoring and patient care skills. As members of the health care team, Radiologic Technologists participate in quality improvement processes and continually assess their professional performance.
Minimum Requirements:
Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.

Experience:

• N/A.

License/Registration/Certifications:

• Registered by ARRT as an RT ( R ).
• SCRQSA Certification.
• Current CPR certification.

Preferred Requirements:
Preferred Education:

• Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology.

Preferred Experience:

• 1-2 years' experience in aphysician practice.

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications:

• N/A.

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains a high degree of accuracy in radiographic positioning and exposure technique.
• Must possess, apply and, maintain knowledge of radiation protection and safety.
• Responsible for ensuring proper maintenance of imaging equipment.
• Demonstrates an understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Perform patient care activities such as greeting patient and escorting to the examination room in order to obtain vital signs, height and weight measurements, and medical history.
• Responsible for triaging patients according to severity of need.
• Responsible for performing procedures such as EKGs and pulse oximetry.
• Responsible for setting up surgical trays, cleaning surgical instruments, and sterilization.
• Responsible for administering intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, after demonstrating clinical competency.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and stocking of examination rooms.
• Responsible for reviewing all lab reports, identifying any abnormalities that may be present and alerting the physician to the abnormalities, and ensuring physician signs off on all lab reports.
• Responsible for maintaining the supplies needed to support imaging within the practice by working closely with the Practice Manager to coordinate the ordering process.
• Responsible for scheduling Imaging appointments for patients at other facilities, at the direction of the ordering physician.
• Responsible for calling patients, at the physician's request, regarding any abnormal lab reports or actions to be taken due to lab results, and documenting discussion in patient's medical record chart.
• Responsible for managing patient calls related to, but not limited, to the following: returning calls, contacting patient's pharmacy to fill a prescription ordered by the physician, and contacting insurance companies to obtain referrals/precertification's when required.
• Maintains open lines of communication with the receptionist for efficient patient, nurse, and physician scheduling.
• Responsible for ensuring that all procedures, tests, waivers, etc. are accurately ordered.
• Responsible for attending educational/informative seminars in order to remain current on the latest issues and laws governing medical imaging practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About the Company
Get To Know Us!We invite you to reach out if you are seeking an opportunity to make a difference! Our long tenured team members are hardworking, supportive, compassionate with excellent clinical skills. We enjoy partnering with patients and their families to impact care in our community. * Sign-On Bonus Available for Eligible Roles/Experience! Are you looking for a CHANGE? We encourage you to consider relocation to Spartanburg, South Carolina (where our state motto is smiling faces, beautiful places)! We are a family friendly community located in the top 10 of most desirable places to live in the United States, number 1 place to live in South Carolina, and number 8 in the nation for millennial growth. The Upstate is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains and is rich with industry, shopping, hiking, boating, kayaking, skiing (water and snow), and foodie's love our restaurant scene! We are close to Charlotte and not far from Atlanta with beaches less than 4 hours away. We enjoy 4 seasons and have a GREAT cost of living! Our Service Area: We proudly serve patients across:. Spartanburg, Cherokee, Greenville, and Union counties in South Carolina. Polk County in North Carolina. Ask us about our relocation assistance + Employees Discounts on apartment homes (and more!). Our Healthcare System. Spartanburg Medical Center - Church Street Campus. Spartanburg Medical Center - Mary Black Campus. Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care. Pelham Medical Center. Cherokee Medical Center. Union Medical Center. Ellen Sagar Nursing Center. Woodruff Manor . Medical Group of the Carolinas - 500 physician practices. Regional HealthPlus (RHP)\. Spartanburg Regional Foundation. Gibbs Cancer & Research Center. AccessHealth. The Sports Medicine InstituteSRHS is a 5-hospital system located in Spartanburg, SC. We are a teaching organization with a Level 1 Trauma designation, Bariatric Center of Excellence, Stroke Certified, Chest Pain Accreditation, Heart Failure Accreditation, CARF Accreditation, and we are hiring NOW in these specific areas: • Critical Care• ED• Cardiac• Women's• Med-Surg• Med-Tele• Oncology• Inpatient Rehab• Hospice• Home Health