Radiologic Technologist / Nights

Emory Healthcare•Johns Creek, GA

1d•$34 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist operates radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic x-rays and performs routine, portable, operating room, fluoroscopic, and complex radiographic procedures. The role involves positioning patients, adjusting equipment and exposure factors, explaining procedures, supporting patient care, and protecting patients and staff from unnecessary radiation exposure. The technologist also guides lower-level technologists and students and assists with staff training, quality assurance, and quality improvement activities. The role includes preparing patients and procedure rooms, operating and positioning equipment, documenting patient care, completing procedures in the Radiology Information System for billing, and collecting performance-improvement data. The technologist cleans equipment, stocks procedure rooms, troubleshoots equipment issues, reports malfunctions, and follows hospital and departmental safety requirements. The position is based at Emory Johns Creek Hospital and works Monday through Thursday, 9:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., for 40 hours per week. All levels of experience and education will be considered for this posting, subject to the stated minimum qualifications.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
Registered at a minimum 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.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying objects up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

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