Outpatient Radiologic Technologist / PRN

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

4d•$34 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Radiologic Technologist operates radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic x-rays and performs routine, portable, operating room, and fluoroscopic examinations. The technologist positions patients, adjusts equipment, selects exposure factors and protocols, and explains procedures to help patients cooperate and reduce anxiety. The role includes performing complex procedures and providing guidance to lower-level technologists and students. The technologist provides and documents patient care, monitors patients during procedures, prepares procedure rooms, and performs multiple procedures within appropriate timeframes. Responsibilities also include completing procedure records in the Radiology Information System, supporting quality assurance and performance-improvement activities, maintaining radiation protection and other safety practices, and keeping equipment and procedure rooms clean and supplied. The position is PRN at The Emory Clinic, Clinic Building C, with a listed shift of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
At minimum, registered 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.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying objects up to 25 pounds.

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, exposure factors, and protocols to produce high-quality images.
Explain procedures to patients and families, encourage cooperation, and assist with patient and family education.
Provide and document patient care for radiologic procedures, including monitoring patients for potential crises.
Prepare procedure rooms and ensure patients are prepared for procedures.
Complete procedures within appropriate timeframes and enter procedure information in the Radiology Information System for billing.
Use radiation-protection techniques and personal protective equipment, and follow hospital and department safety requirements.
Assist with training radiology staff and students and guide lower-level Radiologic Technologists.
Participate in radiology quality assurance, quality improvement, and performance-improvement data collection activities.
Clean equipment, stock procedure rooms, and safely operate, mobilize, and position equipment.
Troubleshoot equipment problems and inform the supervisor of malfunctions.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other health care team members.
May participate on a safety committee.