Radiologic Technologist- Part-Time (Sunday, Monday 7p-7:30a)

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs diagnostic and/or therapeutic quality imaging procedures for the patient care population and participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Proactively supports efforts to ensure safe patient care and services and promotes a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. This is a part-time position working Sunday and Monday from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. A sign-on bonus and night shift incentive are included.

Requirements

Successful completion of an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)-approved educational program.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists credential in Radiography (R).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment.
Good communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and patient management skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.
Experience in pediatrics.

Responsibilities

Operate modality-specific technical equipment for patient care imaging, image processing, image transmission, image archiving, and computerized electronic medical records.
Update electronic medical records through order entry, exam scheduling, exam check-in, beginning and ending exams, exam verification, exam merging, and image rejection.
Ensure accurate billing for radiology procedures.
Provide radiologists and physicians with patient history relevant to the exam and obtain informed consent.
Assist radiologists as required with administration of contrast media and/or radioisotopes during exams.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, sedation/anesthesia personnel, and other staff to ensure safe patient outcomes.
Participate in department and modality-specific quality improvement initiatives, including ACR accreditation.
Perform radiologic examinations using appropriate standardized protocols and evaluate images for technical quality before sending them to the picture archiving and communication system for radiologist interpretation.
Demonstrate age-specific competencies and include families or caregivers in patient care, providing education suited to the learning needs of patients and families.
Use critical thinking to make decisions that support desired outcomes and organizational and department goals, following hospital and departmental policies.
Demonstrate service excellence behaviors.
Attend or complete required system and department education, including mandatory CBTs and annual competencies.