Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

One of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)* has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked 276 on the Fortune 500, and listed 275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

Mission Statement: To provide superior quality healthcare services that: PATIENTS recommend to family and friends, PHYSICIANS prefer for their patients, PURCHASERS select for their clients, EMPLOYEES are proud of, and INVESTORS seek for long-term returns.

Aiken Regional Medical Centers

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing quality healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the Carolina Center for Medical Excellence for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia. Services provided at the hospital include emergency medical care, orthopedic surgeries, maternity, and behavioral health services.

Lead Radiology Tech

Hours for position: Monday to Friday 7am-3:30pm

Assists physicians and performs radiological, paramedical, and clerical duties required in the care and assistance of patients. Works under the direction of the Radiology Supervisor and physicians. Is primarily responsible for helping with the daily operations of the Radiology department. The Lead Tech is responsible for daily workflow, scheduling, and ordering of supplies.

Essential Job Duties:

* Prepares room, equipment, contrast media and materials as needed for procedures.
* Maintains clean and stocked X-Ray procedure room on a daily basis.
* Properly warms X-Ray equipment daily, and assures equipment is working properly.
* If equipment is not functioning properly, notifies appropriate person.
* Prepares patient for X-ray procedure - explains procedure, transfers patient to examination table, positions patient correctly, and assists patient at end of procedure.
* Sends images to PACS appropriately and verifies all are available for interpretation in a timely manner.
* Performs general clerical, file room, darkroom, and transportation duties when needed to fulfill the workload of the department.
* Practices patient care according to ARMC policy.
* Assists Radiologists during procedures and takes films as requested
* Knowledgeable in proper sequence of scheduling exams for entire Radiology department.
* Knowledgeable in proper sequence of scheduling exams for entire Radiology department.
* Considers age-related factors in obtaining images or performing diagnostic or therapeutic imaging studies. Applies knowledge of age related factors appropriately to patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics.
* Regularly accepts additional work during period of low patient activity, and demonstrates a willingness to assist others within the department as requested.
* Maintains confidentiality and privacy of all data, records, forms, reports, and procedures and any other information regarding customer relations of Aiken Regional Medical Centers 100% of the time.
* Must know and implement radiation safety procedures when working with radiation producing equipment 100% of the time
* Responsible for knowing and maintaining the measurements described in the Universal Protocol policy.
* Responsible for ensuring that patient charges are given to the appropriate person to be entered into the EHR in a timely manner and that the charges are accurate.
* Assists the physician in the response to and management of all emergency situations.
* Attends all monthly staff meetings unless absent from work or excused by Radiology Supervisor.
* Obtain and correctly document verbal and telephone orders per facility policy (only applies to ARRT licensed staff).
* Oversees the daily workflow and the staff schedule for assigned area of the department.
* Maintains supplies needed.
* Provides feedback to department management regarding staff performance.
* Coordinates training of newly hired associates and necessary education of current staff.
* Participates in and provides feedback for the interview process when hiring associates.

Qualifications

Education requirements: Successful completion of a radiological program or equivalent military training.

Work experience requirements: BLS (or obtained within 90 days of employment).

Required licenses/ certifications/courses: Current ARRT and South Carolina license issued by SC Radiation Quality Standards Association.

Required skills, knowledge and abilities: Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Radiological Technologist is required.

This opportunity offers the following:

* Challenging and rewarding work environment

* Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

* Competitive Compensation

* Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

* 401k plan with company match

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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