Palmetto Primary Care Physicians (PPCP) is the largest independent multi-specialty group practice in South Carolina and has proudly served patients and our communities since 1996. The group is comprised of over 100 clinical providers with a wide range of expertise in primary and specialty care including endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology, psychiatry, audiology, and physical therapy. PPCP offers a wide range of services, including a state-of-the-art urgent care clinic, imaging, diagnostics, and labs. The company employs over 500 clinical and non-clinical staff throughout South Carolina and provides exceptional medical care for patients in over 40 offices.
To learn more about PPCP, visit www.PalmettoPrimaryCare.com

• Offer 401K with generous company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Offered

Job Functions:

• Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of CT scanners in accordance with Radiologist protocols. Position patients for all exams scans using immobilization and protective equipment as necessary
• Observes ALARA principles, As Low as Reasonably Achievable. This is a radiation safety principle for minimizing radiation doses and releases of radioactive materials by employing all reasonablemethods.
• Explain diagnostic procedures to patients, providing patient education
• Prepares the room, the table and the equipment for patient use
• Applying all safety measures to all visitors, staff, and patients.
• Select software options and imaging parameters when adjusting the CT.
• Assist radiologist with imaging procedures, starting IV's, and injecting contrast, if applicable.
• Evaluate all imaging scans for technical quality, collate processed images, window/level adjustment as indicated, and appropriately labeled. Film/transmit to PACS.
• Schedule patients for procedures; assist with clerical functions, including billing of completed exams
• Load and operate power injectors for contrast media administration.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods.
• Provide care for the psychological and physical needs of patients for imaging.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work therein.
•  Other duties deemed necessary by management as assigned