Radiologic Technologist / PRN

Emory•Johns Creek, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is hiring a PRN Radiologic Technologist at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. The role operates radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and performs routine, portable, operating-room, and fluoroscopic procedures. The technologist positions and prepares patients, explains procedures, adjusts equipment and exposure factors, and applies radiation-protection practices to limit exposure to patients and staff. The position also includes patient care, documentation, billing-related procedure entry, equipment and room preparation, equipment cleaning and troubleshooting, and participation in quality assurance and improvement activities. The technologist may guide lower-level technologists and students and assist with staff and student training. All levels of experience and education will be considered for this posting, subject to the listed minimum qualifications.

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 and produce diagnostic radiographs.
Perform routine, portable, operating-room, and fluoroscopic procedures, including complex procedures as appropriate.
Position patients and adjust equipment, exposure factors, techniques, and protocols to produce high-quality images.
Explain procedures to patients and families, reduce anxiety, encourage cooperation, and assist with patient and family education.
Provide patient care during radiologic procedures and continually assess patients for potential crises.
Prepare procedure rooms, equipment, and supplies; ensure patients are prepared for procedures.
Complete patient-care documentation and enter procedures in the Radiology Information System to support billing.
Use radiation-protection techniques, beam-restrictive devices, patient shielding, and required personal protective equipment.
Operate, mobilize, and position equipment safely; clean equipment and restock procedure rooms.
Troubleshoot equipment problems and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
Assist with radiology quality assurance and quality improvement activities, including performance-improvement data collection.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare team members, including keeping patients and families informed of progress.
Provide guidance to lower-level Radiologic Technologists and students and assist in training radiology staff and students.
Follow hospital and department safety requirements; may participate on a safety committee.