Radiologic Technologist

Emory•Atlanta, GA

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is hiring a Radiologic Technologist at Emory University Hospital for a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position on a 2:30 PM–11 PM shift. The technologist operates radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and performs routine, portable, operating-room, and fluoroscopic exams, including complex procedures. The role includes patient positioning and preparation, explaining procedures, providing patient care, documenting care and procedures, and ensuring that exams are completed in the Radiology Information System for billing. The technologist supports radiation safety, equipment operation and troubleshooting, quality assurance and improvement activities, and the training of staff and students. All levels of experience and education will be considered for this posting, subject to the stated minimum qualifications. Emory Healthcare describes itself as Georgia’s most comprehensive academic health system and the state’s only health system with a Magnet-designated ambulatory practice. It includes 11 hospitals, the Emory Clinic, more than 425 provider locations, and a clinically integrated network of more than 3,450 physicians across 70 subspecialties. Emory Healthcare offers comprehensive health benefits beginning on day one, student loan repayment assistance and reimbursement programs, family-focused benefits, wellness incentives, mentorship, and leadership programs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
At minimum, registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association.
At least one year of experience.

Responsibilities

Operate radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic radiographs.
Perform routine, portable, operating-room, and fluoroscopic procedures, including complex radiographic procedures.
Position patients and adjust equipment and exposure factors to produce high-quality images using appropriate techniques and protocols.
Prepare patients for procedures, explain procedures to patients and families, and support patient and family education and cooperation.
Provide patient care during radiologic procedures and continually evaluate patients for potential crises.
Set up procedure rooms with required equipment and supplies and complete procedures within appropriate timeframes.
Complete patient-care documentation according to established charting procedures and enter procedures in the Radiology Information System for billing.
Use radiation protection techniques, including beam-restrictive devices, patient shielding, and applicable exposure factors, to minimize exposure to patients and staff.
Use required personal protective equipment and follow hospital and departmental safety requirements.
Operate, mobilize, and position radiologic equipment safely; clean equipment and stock procedure rooms.
Troubleshoot equipment problems and advise the supervisor of equipment malfunctions.
Assist in training radiology staff and students and provide guidance to lower-level Radiologic Technologists and students.
Assist with radiology quality assurance, quality improvement activities, and performance improvement data collection.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare team members, including keeping patients and families informed of patient progress.
May participate on a safety committee.