Radiologic Technologist - PRN

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

12d

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 PRN position with variable work days and shift times.

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, including order entry, exam scheduling and check-in, beginning and ending exams, exam verification and merging, and image rejection.
Ensure accurate billing for radiology procedures.
Provide radiologists and physicians with relevant patient history and obtain informed consent.
Assist radiologists, as required, in administering contrast media and/or radioisotopes during exams.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, sedation and 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 standardized protocols and evaluate images for technical quality before sending them to the picture archiving and communication system for radiologist interpretation.
Demonstrate competencies using age-specific guidelines, include family or caregivers in patient care, and provide education appropriate to the learning needs of patients and families.
Use critical thinking to make decisions that lead to desired outcomes and support organizational and department goals by following hospital and departmental policies.
Demonstrate service excellence behaviors.
Attend and/or complete system and department education requirements, including mandatory CBTs and annual competencies.