JobsUSARadiologic Technologist (x-Ray Tech), Columbia, SC
Company : VIGHTER
Location : Columbia, SC, 29228
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Medical Technician
Occupation : Radiologic Technologist
Job Details
Job Location
Columbia, SC - Columbia, SC
Secondary Job Location(s)
Columbus, GA - Morrow, GA; Greenville, SC - Greenville, SC; Myrtle Beach, SC - Myrtle Beach, SC; North Charleston, SC - North Charleston, SC; Savannah, GA - Savannah, GA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Certification
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Category
Health Care
Description
Title: Radiology Technologist (x-Ray Tech)
Location: Columbia VAMC, Columbia, South Carolina
Position Type: Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.
Education Level: Certification
Job Category: Health Care
Our Company Promise
We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter's Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients.Our Cultures key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. The key elements include:
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Personability
- Transparency
- Responsiveness
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.
Principle Accountabilities:
- 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 2025National 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.
- Completes all education in TMS in timely manner.
- Mains certification in BLS.
- 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.
- Confirms patient identity by verbally confirming patient name and social security number.
- 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.
- Certification: RT Certification from ARRT is required and CT Certification is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
- License: Have and maintain a valid, unrestricted license in any state, territory, or commonwealth of the U.S and/or certification as required.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a willingness to adapt and innovate as needed.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- 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.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, with Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available for W2 full time employees.
- Company-paid basic Life and AD&D insurance and subsidized health insurance (W2).
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development and promotion opportunities.
- Must be able to sit for more than 8 hours per day, must be willing to work overtime if necessary.
- Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
- Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
- Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
- Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
- Must be able to perform duties in an indoor or outdoor environment
- Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
- Positions require applicants to be US Citizens, 21 years or older.
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Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Certification: RT Certification from ARRT is required and CT Certification is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
- License: Have and maintain a valid, unrestricted license in any state, territory, or commonwealth of the U.S and/or certification as required.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a willingness to adapt and innovate as needed.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- 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.
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