Radiologic Technologist PRN

Emory•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to operate radiologic equipment to produce radiographs (x-rays) of the body for diagnostic purposes. This role involves performing routine, portable, operating room, or fluoroscope exams, as well as complex radiographic procedures. The technologist will provide guidance to lower-level staff and students, position patients, adjust equipment, explain procedures to reduce patient anxiety, and ensure patient cooperation. A key aspect of this role is minimizing staff and patient exposure to radiation through proper techniques and the use of protective equipment. The position also involves assisting in training, quality assurance, and quality improvement activities. Effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members is essential, as is keeping them informed of patient progress. The technologist will set up procedure rooms, ensure patients are prepared, and complete all patient care documentation and billing procedures in the Radiology Information System. Participation in performance improvement data collection and adherence to all safety requirements are also expected. This role requires the safe operation, cleaning, and stocking of radiologic equipment, as well as troubleshooting and reporting equipment malfunctions.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
At a minimum be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required
Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience

Responsibilities

Operates radiologic equipment to produce radiographs (x-rays) of the body for diagnostic purposes.
Performs routine, portable, operating room or flouoroscope exams.
Performs complex radiographic procedures and provides guidance to lower level Radiologic Technologists and students.
Positions patient, adjusts equipment to produce high quality x-rays, and explains various procedures to the patient.
Takes precautions to minimize staff and patient exposure to radiation.
Assists in training radiology staff and students.
Assists in radiology quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
Effectively communicates with patients, family and other health care team members.
Keeps patient and families abreast of patient's progress.
Explains procedures to patients/families to reduce their anxiety and to obtain patient cooperation.
Assists with patient/family education.
Assumes and provides patient care for radiologic procedures.
Anticipates potential patient crisis by continually evaluating patient during radiologic procedures.
Sets up procedure rooms including equipment and supplies.
Assists with and performs multiple radiologic procedures in appropriate timeframe.
Ensures that patients have been prepared for procedures.
Performs routine, portable, operating room, and fluoroscopic procedures to produce radiologic images.
Completes all aspects of patient care documentation following the established charting procedures.
Completes procedures in Radiology Information System to ensure billing of exams/procedure.
Participates in performance improvement data collection.
Follows all safety requirements of the hospital and department.
Practices radiation protection techniques using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to patients and staff.
Uses personal protective equipment as required.
May participate on safety committee.
Properly operates, mobilizes and positions equipment.
Sets exposure factors and uses appropriate techniques and protocols.
Responsible for safe operation of radiologic equipment.
Cleans equipment and stocks procedure rooms.
Troubleshoots equipment problems and advises supervisor of equipment malfunctions.