Radiologic Technologist / Nights

Emory Healthcare•Decatur, GA

7d•$29•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to join their team. This full-time position involves operating radiologic equipment to produce radiographs for diagnostic purposes. The role requires providing quality patient care, positioning patients, adjusting equipment, and communicating procedures to patients and families. The technologist will also take precautions to minimize radiation exposure, operate and position equipment, set exposure factors, and maintain cleanliness of equipment and rooms. Troubleshooting equipment problems and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members are also key aspects of the role. All levels of experience and education will be considered.

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) or be registry eligible.
If registry eligible they must complete and pass the registry within one (1) year of employment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

Operates radiologic equipment to produce radiographs (x-rays) for diagnostic purposes.
Performs routine, portable, operating room or flouroscopy exams.
Provides quality patient care, positions patient and adjusts equipment to produce high quality images.
Communicates and explains various procedures to the patient/family.
Takes precautions to minimize staff and patient exposure to radiation.
Properly operates, mobilizes and positions equipment.
Sets exposure factors and uses appropriate techniques and protocols.
Cleans equipment and stocks procedure rooms.
Troubleshoots equipment problems and advises supervisor of equipment malfunctions.
Effectively communicates with patients, family and other health care team members.
Explains procedures to patients/families to reduce their anxiety and to obtain patient cooperation.
Provides quality care to all patients having radiologic procedures.
Performs radiologic studies for assigned patients.
Sets up procedure rooms including equipment and supplies.
Positions patient on examining table and obtains optimum radiologic images.
Performs routine, portable, operating room, and fluoroscopic procedures to produce radiologic images.
Seeks assistance when needed.