Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, North Carolina
Location
Laurinburg, North Carolina
The X-Ray Technologist is responsible for performing radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations while ensuring patient safety and comfort. They must communicate effectively with patients and adhere to professional and ethical standards.
Candidates must have American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification and BLS certification, with a minimum of an accredited radiology program or equivalent. Preferred qualifications include 1-3 years of experience and familiarity with PACS.
"1.Performs and assumes responsibility for the safety of the patient during their radiographic and fluoroscopic examination. 2.Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information. 3.Ensure that the radiographic and fluoroscopic examination order is complete, contains relevant information, and meets the standard of “medical necessity.” 4.Evaluate any contraindications, insufficient patient preparation, and the patient’s inability or unwillingness to tolerate the examination and associated procedures. 5.Communicate with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patient’s ability to understand. 6.Use proper patient positioning tools, devices, equipment adjustment, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety, and to prevent compromised data acquisition and musculoskeletal injury to the technologist or patient. 7.Conduct patient clinical assessment and perform the diagnostic medical radiographic and fluoroscopic examination ordered by the supervising physician in accordance with professional and facility protocols. 8.Apply independent judgment during the radiographic and fluoroscopic examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination images. 9.Except as authorized by written facility policies and procedures, refer specific diagnostic, treatment or prognosis questions to the appropriate physician or healthcare professional. 10.As necessary, acquire additional imaging to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpreting physician. 11.Identify and document any limitations to the radiographic and fluoroscopic 12.Review examination images, synthesize examination information. 13.Except as authorized by written facility policies and procedures, refer specific diagnostic, treatment or prognosis questions to the appropriate physician or healthcare professional. 14.Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA) and facility policies, and procedures. 15.Adhere to accepted professional and ethical standards. 16.Provide patient services consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for radiology 17.Provide preliminary report of sonography examinations for use by the interpreting physician. 18.Assist with the daily operation of the imaging department. 19.Assist with the education and training of radiology students and physician residents. 20.Transport patients as needed. 21.Age Specific Competency: Staff members will have knowledge of human growth and development through the life span of the patient and can meet the needs of and provide care of these patients. The age categories to be included are: Neonatal/Infant: 0 - 11 months; Pediatrics: 1 - 12 years; Adolescence: 13 - 17 years; Young Adult/Adult: 18 - 64 years; Adult/Middle-Aged: 65 - 79 years; Geriatric: 80+ years. " Careers At Scotland Health Care System, we’re proud to employ a team of dedicated professionals who embody the Scotland Way. Founded in 1946, Scotland Health Care System is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization serving Laurinburg, North Carolina. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate, and sustainable health care to everyone in need. We offer a full spectrum of services—including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care—along with specialized programs in cancer treatment, cardiac care, surgical services, and women’s health. Our culture is built on caring—for our patients and for our people. We believe that when we take exceptional care of our employees, they can provide exceptional care to our communities. That’s why we offer: Competitive compensation Family-friendly benefits including Paid Parental Leave and On-Site Childcare Flexible scheduling Exclusive savings programs Career growth and advancement opportunities If you’re looking for more than just a job—if you want a meaningful career where you can make a difference—Scotland Health Care System is the place for you. Join our team today! Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, North Carolina is proud to be the community's health care system. We are a community owned and controlled not-for-profit organization that includes Scotland Memorial Hospital, Scotland Physicians Network with sixteen medical practices, Scotland Regional Hospice (formerly Hospice of Scotland County), Scotland Family Counseling Center, and Scotland Memorial Foundation. Here at Scotland Health Care System, we understand that healthcare is evolving. Advances in medicine and strides in technology are providing local communities access to better healthcare. It is our desire to provide you the best care possible. Our staff will be here to help you and your loved ones when the need arises. Our Beliefs About Our Future: To successfully accomplish our Mission and Vision our transformation must include creative and innovative changes in what we do and how we do it. We must change from a hospital and provider-centric model to a patient-centered, ambulatory model. There will be a continued focus on moving the industry to an increasingly ambulatory based delivery model focused on the health of the individual patient and the overall health of the population we serve. New payment models will incent us to better coordinate our patient’s care along the continuum of services. This includes both how our patients are treated and how their treatment information flows. New partners, arrangements, and competitors will emerge for us as a result of the new treatment and payment models. We will be strategically advantaged by coordinating access to a comprehensive continuum of care. Patients and their families will behave more like Consumers, expecting more Value, Convenience, and Access, in addition to caring and compassionate Service. Limited opportunities to pursue Smart Growth will necessitate us focusing our strategic efforts and resource allocation decisions.
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