Outpatient Radiologic Technologist / PRN

Emory•Atlanta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Radiologic Technologist operates radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images of the body. The role performs routine, portable, operating room, and fluoroscopic exams, including complex procedures, and may guide lower-level Radiologic Technologists and students. The technologist positions patients, adjusts equipment and exposure factors, explains procedures, and uses radiation-protection techniques to minimize exposure to patients and staff. The position includes preparing patients and procedure rooms, assisting with patient care and education, monitoring patients during procedures, documenting care, and completing procedures in the Radiology Information System for billing. The technologist contributes to training, quality assurance, quality improvement, and performance-improvement activities; communicates with patients, families, and the care team; and follows hospital and departmental safety requirements. The role also includes operating and positioning equipment, cleaning equipment, stocking rooms, troubleshooting malfunctions, and advising a supervisor about equipment problems. The posting states a shift of 8:00 AM–4:30 PM and PRN status at The Emory Clinic, Clinic Building C. Emory Healthcare describes its workplace as supportive and offering mentorship and leadership programs. All levels of experience and education will be considered for this posting, subject to the stated minimum qualifications.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
At a minimum, registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association.
At least one year of experience.

Responsibilities

Operate radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic radiographs.
Perform routine, portable, operating room, and fluoroscopic procedures, including complex radiographic procedures.
Position patients and adjust equipment and exposure factors to produce high-quality images.
Explain procedures to patients and families, reduce anxiety, and obtain patient cooperation.
Take precautions to minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff, including using beam-restrictive devices, patient shielding, and appropriate exposure factors.
Assume and provide patient care during radiologic procedures, continually evaluate patients, and anticipate potential crises.
Prepare patients and set up procedure rooms, equipment, and supplies.
Complete multiple radiologic procedures within appropriate timeframes.
Complete patient-care documentation according to established charting procedures.
Complete procedures in the Radiology Information System to ensure exam and procedure billing.
Assist with training radiology staff and students and provide guidance to lower-level technologists and students.
Assist with radiology quality assurance and quality improvement activities and participate in performance-improvement data collection.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other health care team members; keep patients and families informed of progress and assist with their education.
Follow hospital and departmental safety requirements and use personal protective equipment as required.
Operate, mobilize, and position equipment safely; clean equipment and stock procedure rooms.
Troubleshoot equipment problems and advise the supervisor of malfunctions.
May participate on a safety committee.