Radiologic Technologist (Every Other Weekend))

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

7d•Onsite

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 safe patient care and services and promotes a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The role includes a sign-on bonus and weekend incentive. This is a day-shift position with a two-week schedule: Week 1—Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Week 2—Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. The position is based at 2220 North Druid Hills Road.

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, transmission and 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 for exams.
Assist radiologists, as required, with administration of contrast media and/or radioisotopes during exams.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, sedation/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; assess images for technical quality before sending them to the picture archiving and communication system for radiologist interpretation.
Apply age-specific competencies and 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 support desired outcomes and organizational and department goals, while following hospital and departmental policies.
Demonstrate service excellence behaviors.
Complete required system and department education, including mandatory CBTs and annual competencies.