Vighter Management Group Llc·Columbia, South Carolina
Perform a variety of diagnostic radiology exams including chest, abdomen, and extremity studies while ensuring image quality and patient safety. Coordinate with radiologists and medical staff to manage workflow, maintain equipment, and document patient data in VISTA CPRS.
Title: Radiology Technologist (x-Ray Tech)
Location: Columbia VAMC, Columbia, South Carolina
Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.
Education Level: Certification
Job Category: Health Care
Creating and cultivating this Culture within the organization is our commitment to our employees. Above all, Vighter employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude that they are expected to share externally with every Vighter Client and Customer.
Vighter is seeking Radiology Technologists (RRTs / x-Ray Techs) to provide patient care support at the Columbia VAMC. Radiology Technologists are responsible for the direct and indirect care of patients to ensure that the quality of the studies adhere to established standards. The Radiology Tech will perform other functions as determined by the Supervisor in expediting the care of the patient.
Responsible for critiquing images for quality and notifying the Radiologist, Chief Technologist, or Supervising Technologist of significant exams requiring immediate attention while the patient is undergoing the examination.
Follows all established guidelines, any alterations must be done with the approval of the Radiologist on duty.
Independently accomplishes procedures, handles deviation in work assignments in line with the previous experience and observations.
Uses judgement and initiative, relying on established protocols and past practice when a difficult decision must be made.
Must be able to perform common exams listed below:
Chest
Abdomen
Skull
C-T-L Spine
Upper Extremity
Lower Extremity
Fluoroscopic Studies
Portable Studies
OR Imaging procedures
Must adhere to 2026 National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) standards /guidelines
Prepares contrast material for fluoroscopic and special procedures under the direction of the Radiologist for the purpose of performing imaging examinations.
Must be continuously on the alert to the patient’s condition and other disorders. Adverse reactions on the part of the patient require immediate attention so that harm does not come to the patient or equipment.
Ensures that all documentation required for the completion of exams is done in VISTA CPRS.
Must be certain patient identification and requests are identical.
Validates all images and corrects incorrect information prior to sending to VISTA for interpretation by the Radiologist. If deletion for VISTA is required, the proper documentation must be presented for deletion of images from the medical record through the PACS Administrator and/or ADPAC Coordinator.
Help to maintain effective control for the Radiology Department by coordinating organizing and executing the work potential to expedite workflow patterns with the department.
Continuously works to develop a cohesive and effective team with other areas of the Radiology Department and with other areas of the entire facility to expedite quality patient care.
Ensures that adequate quantities of supplies for general Radiology are available to meet workload demands.
Assures that procedure rooms are always stocked with necessary supplies, with special attention to emergent equipment and supplies. Alerts supervisor when supplies are needed.
Must recognize and report major equipment malfunctions within a timely manner
Ensures that all equipment is in proper working order prior to use.
Removes and tags defective equipment and notifies DRT Supervisor or Chief Technologist.
Responsible for making routine calibration on equipment.
Keeps abreast of technological advances in the Radiology field.
Successfully completes all required educational classes and successfully receives all Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as governed by the ARRT, to maintain and active status with the ARRT.
Work with Medical Support Staff to schedule and prepare patients for examinations and explain procedures to patients while performing studies.
Obtain pertinent diagnostic examinations for the ordering provider. Correlates the clinical history with the test to be performed.
Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients. Includes the maintenance of patient registration and editing of patient exams in the computerized information system.
Properly identifies patient images. Essential so that mistaken identity of patient images does not occur. The Technologist must be certain the patient ID band and the request are identical.
Responsible to explain exams to competent patients so that patients understand what is to be done as well as what hazards, if any, are possible.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Certification as a Medical Assistant is required.
• The expected duty hours for this position are 8 hours per day and 5 days per week. However, this key position supporting 24/7/365 operations which may require work to be conducted in the day, at night, on weekends, and during holidays.
Location: VAMC, Columbia, SC
Supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.
Opportunity to work with diverse populations, including immigration and asylum personnel and underserved communities.
• As required to satisfy the contractual obligations. Commute is non-compensatory. All official travel is government-funded.
Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Position is contingent upon contract award.
In accordance with recent Executive Orders (EO 14151, EO 14168 and EO 14173,) Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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