Radiologic Technologist - Part-Time (Wednesday & Friday 7a-7:30p)

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Performs diagnostic and/or therapeutic quality imaging procedures for patient care 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 part-time role is scheduled Wednesdays and Fridays, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. A sign-on bonus incentive is 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.
No minimum experience required.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.
Experience in pediatrics.

Responsibilities

Operates modality-specific technical equipment for patient care imaging, image processing, transmission and archiving, and computerized electronic medical records.
Updates electronic medical records, including order entry, exam scheduling and check-in, beginning and ending exams, exam verification and merging, and image rejection; ensures accurate radiology procedure billing.
Provides radiologists and physicians with relevant patient history and obtains informed consent.
Assists radiologists with administering contrast media and/or radioisotopes during exams as required.
Collaborates with physicians, nurses, sedation/anesthesia personnel, and other staff to support safe patient outcomes.
Participates in department- and modality-specific quality improvement initiatives, including ACR accreditation.
Performs radiologic examinations using standardized protocols, produces high-quality images, and evaluates technical image quality before sending images to the picture archiving and communication system for radiologist interpretation.
Applies age-specific competencies and guidelines, includes families or caregivers in patient care, and provides education suited to the learning needs of patients and families.
Uses critical thinking to make decisions that support desired outcomes and organizational and departmental goals, following hospital and department policies.
Demonstrates service excellence behaviors.
Completes system and department education requirements, including mandatory CBTs and annual competencies.