Operating Room Radiologic Technologist

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your careerand be what you want to be. Our Radiology team is leading the way in shaping the future of health care. We unite to improve lives through innovation, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to achieving unparalleled excellence in patient care. Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-8 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties. All levels of experience and education will be considered for this posting. The Operating Room Radiologic Technologist operates radiologic equipment to produce radiographs (x-rays) of the body for diagnostic purposes. This role involves performing routine, portable, operating room or fluoroscope exams, as well as complex radiographic procedures, and providing guidance to lower level Radiologic Technologists and students. Key duties include positioning patients, adjusting equipment for high-quality x-rays, explaining procedures to patients, and taking precautions to minimize radiation exposure for both staff and patients. The technologist assists in training radiology staff and students, participates in radiology quality assurance and improvement activities, and effectively communicates with patients, families, and other healthcare team members to keep them informed and reduce anxiety. The position also involves assuming and providing patient care for radiologic procedures, anticipating potential patient crises, setting up procedure rooms with equipment and supplies, and performing multiple radiologic procedures efficiently. Ensuring patients are prepared for procedures, completing patient care documentation, and processing procedures in the Radiology Information System for billing are also critical. The technologist participates in performance improvement data collection, adheres to all hospital and department safety requirements, and practices radiation protection techniques. This includes using personal protective equipment, operating, mobilizing, and positioning equipment properly, setting exposure factors, and using appropriate techniques and protocols. The role is responsible for the safe operation of radiologic equipment, cleaning equipment, stocking procedure rooms, troubleshooting equipment problems, and advising supervisors of malfunctions.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
At a minimum be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience.

Responsibilities

Operates radiologic equipment to produce radiographs (x-rays) of the body for diagnostic purposes.
Performs routine, portable, operating room or flouoroscope exams.
Performs complex radiographic procedures and provides guidance to lower level Radiologic Technologists and students.
Positions patient, adjusts equipment to produce high quality x-rays, and explains various procedures to the patient.
Takes precautions to minimize staff and patient exposure to radiation.
Assists in training radiology staff and students.
Assists in radiology quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
Effectively communicates with patients, family and other health care team members.
Keeps patient and families abreast of patient's progress.
Explains procedures to patients/families to reduce their anxiety and to obtain patient cooperation.
Assists with patient/family education.
Assumes and provides patient care for radiologic procedures.
Anticipates potential patient crisis by continually evaluating patient during radiologic procedures.
Sets up procedure rooms including equipment and supplies.
Assists with and performs multiple radiologic procedures in appropriate timeframe.
Ensures that patients have been prepared for procedures.
Performs routine, portable, operating room, and fluoroscopic procedures to produce radiologic images.
Completes all aspects of patient care documentation following the established charting procedures.
Completes procedures in Radiology Information System to ensure billing of exams/procedure.
Participates in performance improvement data collection.
Follows all safety requirements of the hospital and department.
Practices radiation protection techniques using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to patients and staff.
Uses personal protective equipment as required.
May participate on safety committee.
Properly operates, mobilizes and positions equipment.
Sets exposure factors and uses appropriate techniques and protocols.
Responsible for safe operation of radiologic equipment.
Cleans equipment and stocks procedure rooms.
Troubleshoots equipment problems and advises supervisor of equipment malfunctions.