Radiologic Technologist / Nights

Emory•Johns Creek, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist operates radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images. The role performs routine, portable, operating room, fluoroscopic, and complex radiographic procedures; positions patients and adjusts equipment to produce high-quality images; and explains procedures to patients and families. The technologist provides patient care during procedures, monitors patients for potential crises, assists with patient and family education, and communicates with patients, families, and other healthcare team members. The role sets up procedure rooms, prepares patients, performs procedures within appropriate timeframes, documents patient care, and completes procedures in the Radiology Information System for billing. It supports staff and student training, radiology quality assurance and improvement activities, and performance-improvement data collection. The technologist follows hospital and department safety requirements, applies radiation-protection techniques, operates and positions equipment safely, cleans equipment, stocks procedure rooms, and reports equipment malfunctions to a supervisor. This is a full-time night-shift position at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, scheduled Monday through Thursday from 9:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., for 40 hours per week. Emory Healthcare describes itself as Georgia’s most comprehensive academic health system, comprising 11 hospitals, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. 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.
At a 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.
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 and exposure factors to produce high-quality images using appropriate techniques and protocols.
Explain procedures to patients and families, support their education, and help reduce anxiety and obtain cooperation.
Provide patient care during radiologic procedures and continually evaluate patients for potential crises.
Set up procedure rooms with the necessary equipment and supplies, ensure patients are prepared, 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.
Guide lower-level Radiologic Technologists and students and assist with training radiology staff and students.
Assist with radiology quality assurance and quality improvement activities and participate in performance-improvement data collection.
Follow hospital and department safety requirements, use personal protective equipment, and apply radiation-protection techniques to minimize exposure to patients and staff.
Operate, mobilize, and position equipment safely; clean equipment and stock procedure rooms.
Troubleshoot equipment problems and notify a supervisor of malfunctions.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare team members.