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Opportunities with Colonial Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses. Join our team and advance your career within a leading primary care and specialty medical practice that prides itself on family-focused, patient-centric care. With over 25 years of experience, offices across Sumter, Columbia, Camden, and Manning, SC, and a commitment to reducing wait times and integrating cutting-edge medical advancements, we offer a supportive environment where you can grow professionally. Our dedication to improving the quality of life for our patients through coordinated care and advanced diagnostic services is unwavering. Be part of a network that values Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

An X-ray Tech serves an important purpose in a radiology department. The main role is to assist radiologists with the process of imaging, and not that of diagnosis as this is the key role of a physician. X-ray tech job description involves taking pictures of the body while utilizing various imaging methods. They are responsible for ensuring the patient's safety during the procedure. Technicians may be required to explain the procedure in layman terms to ensure a patient's comfort. Most importantly, the ability to produce a high-quality image consistently is crucial as this will help physicians to correctly provide diagnosis.

Will perform the following duties and responsibilities, which may include, but are not limited to:

• This position requires you to work between the x-ray and CT department
• Always ask for at least two forms of identification, (name, DOB)
• Instructing the patients to undergo the appropriate positions to get accurate images
• Keeping radiographic equipment in quality working order
• Obtaining images for any areas requested by the physician or radiologist
• Using radiation on the patient if necessary
• Keeping track of patient records
• Assisting radiologists and physicians in the process of understanding and evaluating the images
• Preventing exposure from certain areas of the patient's body so they do not expose to radiation
• Patient communication and preparation including removal of garments or jewelry that may interfere with procedure and explaining how the process works
• Positioning patients properly to obtain x-rays
• Setting the equipment to obtain the best density, detail, and contrast of the area being imaged
• Applying their knowledge of anatomy and physiology to the process to help the physician diagnose problems
• Must be able to closely follow physician instructions, prepare radiography equipment, position patients, and obtain optimal images for diagnosis
• Must be able to communicate calmly, compassionately, and professionally with all different types of patients including the elderly, ailing, and handicapped
• Apply HIPPA to every patient
• Putting reports in the patient chart after the Radiologist has read the images, and the report is dictated
• Check each patient's order before scanning the patient, if there are any questions with the order, make sure to ask the ordering physician

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

• Certification as a radiologic technologist from an accredited institution
• Trained in accredited program
• Registered with the ARRT
• SC state license
• 1+ years of experience
• Will hire new graduate based off clinical hours

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $24 to $43 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.