Radiologic Technologist RT - Northeast Georgia Physicians Group NGPG - Pulmonology - FT Days

Northeast Georgia Health System • Gainesville, GA

13d

About The Position

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees