Radiologic Technologist / Nights

Emory Healthcare•Decatur, GA

7d•$34 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to join their team. This full-time position operates radiologic equipment to produce radiographs (x-rays) of the body for diagnostic purposes. The role involves performing routine, portable, operating room, or fluoroscope exams, as well as complex radiographic procedures. The technologist will position patients, adjust equipment, explain procedures to patients, and take precautions to minimize radiation exposure. They will also assist in training radiology staff and students, participate in quality assurance activities, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members. The position requires completing patient care documentation, using the Radiology Information System for billing, and participating in performance improvement data collection. Safety requirements of the hospital and department must be followed, including practicing radiation protection techniques and using personal protective equipment. The technologist will operate, mobilize, and position equipment, set exposure factors, and ensure the safe operation of radiologic equipment. Cleaning equipment, stocking procedure rooms, and troubleshooting equipment problems are also part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
At a minimum be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience.

Responsibilities

Operates radiologic equipment to produce radiographs (x-rays) of the body for diagnostic purposes.
Performs routine, portable, operating room or flouoroscope exams.
Performs complex radiographic procedures and provides guidance to lower level Radiologic Technologists and students.
Positions patient, adjusts equipment to produce high quality x-rays, and explains various procedures to the patient.
Takes precautions to minimize staff and patient exposure to radiation.
Assists in training radiology staff and students.
Assists in radiology quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
Effectively communicates with patients, family and other health care team members.
Keeps patient and families abreast of patient's progress.
Explains procedures to patients/families to reduce their anxiety and to obtain patient cooperation.
Assists with patient/family education.
Assumes and provides patient care for radiologic procedures.
Anticipates potential patient crisis by continually evaluating patient during radiologic procedures.
Sets up procedure rooms including equipment and supplies.
Assists with and performs multiple radiologic procedures in appropriate timeframe.
Ensures that patients have been prepared for procedures.
Performs routine, portable, operating room, and fluoroscopic procedures to produce radiologic images.
Completes all aspects of patient care documentation following the established charting procedures.
Completes procedures in Radiology Information System to ensure billing of exams/procedure.
Participates in performance improvement data collection.
Follows all safety requirements of the hospital and department.
Practices radiation protection techniques using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to patients and staff.
Uses personal protective equipment as required.
May participate on safety committee.
Properly operates, mobilizes and positions equipment.
Sets exposure factors and uses appropriate techniques and protocols.
Responsible for safe operation of radiologic equipment.
Cleans equipment and stocks procedure rooms.
Troubleshoots equipment problems and advises supervisor of equipment malfunctions.