Tidelands Health·Georgetown, South Carolina
Perform patient diagnostic radiographs and prepare patients for examinations by ensuring proper positioning. Maintain accurate medical records and ensure the safety and physical comfort of all patients.
Radiology Technician (Limited Certified) Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.
A Brief Overview The Physician Office Radiologic Technologist performs patient diagnostic radiographs for review and interpretation by Healthcare providers within the protocol set by the area, within company policy and protocol and within defined standards and scope of practice by the SC certifying agency as well as completed other duties as assigned to assist with patient flow and other areas of patient service management within the scope or certification.
What you will do Responsible for educating and preparing patients for their examinations, including positioning patients so desired anatomy will be demonstrated Provide excellent patient care and effective communication that is essential to the performance of a variety of procedures Performs accurate documentation of patient medical records, including documentation of patient medical history before an exam Determine and set appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients
Education Qualifications High School Diploma or GED with Limited Certification in Radiology and Certification as a Medical Assistant Required Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology program Preferred
Experience Qualifications Prior Radiologic experience Preferred Prior Medical office or Hospital based service Preferred
Skills and Abilities Excellent overall customer service skills
Licenses and Certifications Limited Practice Radiographer - South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association Required and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association Required or Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants Required or National Certified Medical Assistant - National Center for Competency Testing Required or Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologist Required Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association within 30 Days Required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified - American Heart Association Preferred
Physical Demand Light Physical Demand The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.
Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.
Requires a High School Diploma or GED with Limited Certification in Radiology and a Medical Assistant certification. BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire.
Market context
Radiology Technician openings in South Carolina are typically tied to ongoing patient imaging needs in hospitals, clinics, and medical offices. These roles can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with prior radiologic experience, plus hospital or medical office service, even when a high school diploma or GED and limited certification meet the minimum requirement. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare postings, and be ready to highlight any imaging, patient-care, or clinical workflow experience in your application.
