Radiologic Technologist - RT - NGPG - Resource Pool - PRN

Northeast Georgia Medical Center•Oakwood, GA

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About The Position

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary Responsible for performing radiographic procedures in a timely manner. Reviews all films for technical quality and positioning.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited ARRT Program.
Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to perform quality radiographic procedures
Ability to work independently and effectively with others
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two (2) years.

Responsibilities

Follows good radiation safety practices; i.e. coning, shielding, quarterly dosimeter monitoring, according to state and federal guidelines.
Positions patients, provides immobilizations devices and selects proper technical factors on patients to obtain quality imaging.
Explains x-ray exam/procedure to patients and answers any questions.
Uses radiopaque anatomical side markers with technologist identifier on every image performed.
Operates highly specialized equipment, including radiographic CR (computed Radiography), DR (Digital Radiography), and PACS (Picture Archive Communication System).
Ensures that imaging equipment is in good working condition and reports equipment malfunctions and maintenance such as calibrations, care, and cleaning. Know and practice downtime procedures. This includes maintenance and testing of shields, display monitors, tube, detector and calibration for all.
Reviews patient orders and completes exam/procedure in EMR and PACS system for successful dictation.
Provides patient imaging on a CD when requested; ensuring necessary paperwork is completed. Imports CDs into the PACS system when requested.
Serves as a liaison between Ordering Providers and Radiologists and assists Providers with Radiology related questions.
Orders x-ray supplies and maintains PPE by performing bi-annual lead apron checks.
Complies with network drills, CPR requirements, license renewal, CEUs and other network or health system requirements.
Serves as preceptor to radiology students and new radiology staff members.
Recognize and notify appropriate personnel of adverse events or incidents (i.e. falls, vasovagal, wrong patient imaged, wrong laterality, etc.)
Complies will annual skills competencies.