Radiologic Technologist 1 (PRN)

Wellstar Health System • Roswell, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves assisting with providing safe, age-appropriate care to patients by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures. The technologist must have the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. This role is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. The technologist must be able to independently perform job functions, set up equipment, and position patients for procedures. The role requires flexibility with work hours to meet department needs and demands dependability, accountability, and cooperation.

Requirements

• Accredited Program Radiologic Technology
• ARRT-R - ARRT Radiography
• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
• Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
• Obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine basis.
• Must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill, and obtain cooperation with all contacts.
• Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.
• Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times.
• Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.
• Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
• Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.
• Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position.
• Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.
• Competent in all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology, patient positioning, exposure factors and radiation protection.
• Must have an understanding of anatomy and pathology as to how they affect the quality of a procedure.

Nice To Haves

• All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
• Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
• Less than 1 year entry level up to 5 years experience as Rad Tech

Responsibilities

• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias.
• Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.
• Reviews radiographic images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
• Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.
• Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
• Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary.
• Verifies two unique patient identifiers and correct clinical order prior to performing a procedure per policy.
• Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated.
• Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
• Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
• Uses critical thinking skills, asks clarifying questions, and seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
• Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
• Demonstrates and understands pre- and post- procedural care.
• Preps the patient for the procedure.
• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
• Maintains competency with venipuncture, where applicable.
• Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained.
• Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider.
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department schedule.
• Operates all aspects of the system and all radiographic equipment in a safe and competent manner, ensuring equipment is not abused and is left in good working order.
• Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET.
• Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished.
• Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
• Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.
• Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.
• Consistently produces high quality images including appropriate collimation, shielding, technique selection, penetration and positioning.
• Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
• Sends all studies to PACS; prints CDs as necessary.
• All exams are complete in RIS including image oriented, marked, labeled, and notes are accurate.
• Studies that have been transmitted after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable.
• Checks for prior exams and assures that they are loaded, if necessary, and properly labeled prior to sending to PACS.
• Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains Diagnostic Imaging Services in clean and orderly condition.
• Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.
• Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.
• Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
• Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request.
• Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure.
• Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis.
• Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.
• Maintains Joint Commission and any other regulatory agency standards.
• Ability to transfer / retrieve images on the PACS system.
• Takes call when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Benefits

• support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life
• Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
• Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems.
• Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees