Universal Health Services

RADIOLOGY/IMAGING TECH- PRN

Posted on: 26 Mar 2021

Aiken, SC

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.

Radiological Technologist (PRN)

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.

Essential Job Duties:

* Prepares room, equipment, contrast media and materials as need for procedures.

* 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.

* Responsible for knowing and maintaining the measurements described in the Universal Protocol policy.

* 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.

* Knowledgeable in proper sequence of scheduling exams for entire Radiology department.

* 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.

* 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.

Qualifications

* Successful completion of a radiological program or equivalent military training

* BLS (or obtained within 90 days of employment)

* Current South Carolina license issued by SC Radiation Quality Standards Association and current RT registration

This opportunity offers the following:

* Challenging and rewarding work environment

* Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

* Competitive Compensation

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

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

Universal Health Services

King of Prussia, PA

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected healthcare management companies, operating through its subsidiaries, behavioral health facilities, acute care hospitals and ambulatory centers throughout the United States, the United Kingdom and Puerto Rico. UHS was founded in 1979 by Alan B. Miller, Chairman and CEO, and today has more than 87,000 employees. UHS maintains one of the strongest balance sheets and is rated among the highest in the hospital services industry by Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s. This strong capital position has enabled the company to develop and acquire many new facilities over the past few years. 

The UHS strategy is to build or purchase healthcare properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. UHS owes its success to a responsive management style and to a service philosophy that is based on integrity, competence and compassion.

The healthcare industry remains a place of rapid change and uncertainty. But with strength, experience and foresight to chart its own course, UHS has every reason to face the future with optimism.