Job Description Summary
Advance Your Imaging Career with MUSC Health!
MUSC Community Physicians is seeking a skilled and compassionate Radiologic Technologist to join our outpatient imaging team in Columbia. This is an excellent opportunity to perform high-quality diagnostic imaging, work with modern technology, and build a rewarding career within South Carolina’s leading academic health system.
What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?
🩻 Modern Digital Imaging Equipment – Perform high-quality diagnostic exams using advanced imaging technology.
🌙 No Overnight Shifts – Enjoy a stable 8am-5pm schedule that supports your life outside of work.
📵 No On Call Setting – Spend less time waiting by the phone and more time enjoying your personal life.
🏥 Outpatient Setting – Build meaningful relationships with patients in a professional, team-focused environment.
🤝 Supportive Providers and Radiologists – Work alongside experienced professionals who value collaboration, communication, and exceptional patient care.
📚 Cross-Training Opportunities – Continue expanding your knowledge, skills, and experience within diagnostic imaging.
🚀 Opportunities to Explore Additional Imaging Modalities – Strengthen your résumé and prepare for future advancement as your imaging career grows.
⚖️ Work-Life Balance – A stable schedule and supportive environment allow you to pursue a rewarding healthcare career without sacrificing the moments that matter most.
Benefits That Invest in You:
🌴 Generous Paid Time Off – Receive 31 days of PTO, increasing to 33 days after four years and 38 days after eight years.
🦷 FREE Employee Dental Insurance – Quality dental coverage provided at no cost to you.
🏥 Affordable Health Coverage – Access affordable medical insurance, low-cost vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, and optional life insurance.
💰 5.15% Employer-Funded Retirement – MUSC contributes 5.15% of your eligible salary directly toward your retirement. You are not required to contribute any of your own money to receive this employer-funded benefit.
📈 Additional Retirement Options – Build your financial future through available 401(k), 403(b), and 457 plans.
🎓 MUSC Invests in Your Growth – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement, certification bonus opportunities, continuing education, and professional development.
🏆 Build a Career with South Carolina’s Leading Hospital System – Explore long-term career opportunities across MUSC Health’s hospitals, clinics, specialties, and locations throughout the state.
Entity
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC001862 MCP - Columbia Medical Assoc
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-27
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
MUSC Community Physicians is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Radiologic Technologist to join our growing outpatient imaging team in Columbia, South Carolina.
In this role, you’ll perform high-quality diagnostic imaging that helps physicians accurately diagnose and treat patients while delivering exceptional patient-centered care. You’ll work alongside experienced providers in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your professional growth is encouraged.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to expand your skills, work with advanced imaging technology, and build a rewarding career with South Carolina’s premier academic health system, we’d love to have you on our team.
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Job Description
As a Radiologic Technologist, you’ll perform diagnostic X-ray examinations that help physicians diagnose and monitor a variety of medical conditions. You’ll work closely with patients, providers, and your healthcare team to deliver high-quality imaging while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and exceptional care.
Responsibilities:
-Perform diagnostic radiographic (X-ray) examinations.
-Operate portable X-ray equipment as needed.
-Inspect and maintain imaging equipment, supplies, and accessories to ensure they are functioning properly.
-Perform routine preventive maintenance and coordinate service repairs when necessary.
-Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
-Monitor and replenish departmental supplies to ensure materials are readily available.
-Assist with safely lifting, positioning, and transporting patients when needed.
-Support quality patient care while collaborating with physicians, providers, and fellow healthcare professionals.
-Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental operations.
Success in this role requires excellent communication, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program (Associate degree in Radiologic Technology or Radiography preferred).
Certifications:
-Current certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
-Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) for Healthcare Providers (or an AHA-recognized equivalent) or the American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Healthcare Providers.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Previous radiologic imaging experience is preferred.
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
-Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
-Ability to prioritize tasks while providing exceptional patient care in a fast-paced clinical environment.
-Commitment to teamwork, professionalism, and delivering outstanding patient experiences.
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Why Columbia?
Columbia offers an exceptional quality of life with an affordable cost of living, vibrant local dining, outdoor recreation, and family-friendly neighborhoods. Conveniently located between the mountains and South Carolina’s beautiful coast, Columbia is an excellent place to live, work, and grow your career.
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Ready to Join Our Team?
If you’re looking for a career where your expertise is appreciated, your growth is encouraged, and your work truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and discover why healthcare professionals choose to build their careers with MUSC Health.
Physical Requirements
•Ability to perform job functions while standing andsitting.Ability to perform job functions while walking and climb stairs. Ability to work from elevated areas. Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. Ability to bend and twist at the waist. Ability to squat and perform job functions. Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands.Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands.Ability to reach overhead.Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination.Ability to reach in all directions.Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force.Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force are needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force are required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance.Ability to match or discriminate between colors.Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.Ability to work rotating shifts.Ability to work overtime as required.Ability to work in a latex safe environment.Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.