Outpatient Radiologic Technologist / PRN

Emory Healthcare•Dunwoody, GA

5d•$34 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Radiologic Technologist operates radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic radiographs and performs routine, portable, operating room, and fluoroscopic procedures. The role includes positioning patients, adjusting equipment and exposure factors, selecting appropriate techniques and protocols, explaining procedures, and taking precautions to minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff. The technologist provides and documents patient care, monitors patients during procedures, prepares procedure rooms, and completes exams in the Radiology Information System for billing. The position also involves supporting radiology staff and student training, quality assurance and improvement activities, safety practices, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, and communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members. 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.
Registered at a minimum 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 x-rays.
Perform routine, portable, operating room, and fluoroscopic examinations and procedures.
Perform complex radiographic procedures and provide guidance to lower-level Radiologic Technologists and students.
Position patients and adjust equipment to produce high-quality images; explain procedures and promote patient cooperation.
Use radiation-protection techniques, including beam-restrictive devices, patient shielding, and appropriate exposure factors, to minimize radiation exposure.
Assist in training radiology staff and students.
Assist with radiology quality assurance and quality improvement activities, including performance-improvement data collection.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members; keep patients and families informed about progress and provide education.
Assume and provide patient care during radiologic procedures, continually evaluate patients, and anticipate potential crises.
Set up procedure rooms, equipment, and supplies; ensure patients are prepared for procedures and complete procedures within appropriate timeframes.
Complete patient-care documentation according to established charting procedures and enter procedures in the Radiology Information System for billing.
Follow hospital and department safety requirements and use personal protective equipment as required.
Safely operate, mobilize, and position radiologic equipment; set exposure factors and follow appropriate techniques and protocols.
Clean equipment and stock procedure rooms.
Troubleshoot equipment problems and advise the supervisor of malfunctions.
May participate on a safety committee.