Radiologic Technologist RT - Northeast Georgia Physician Group NGPG - Urgent Care - FT Days

Northeast Georgia Medical Center•Clayton, GA

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About The Position

Northeast Georgia Physician Group Urgent Care is hiring a full-time, day-shift Radiologic Technologist. The role is responsible for performing radiographic procedures in a timely manner and reviewing images for technical quality and positioning. The technologist works with patients, ordering providers, radiologists, and other radiology staff to support accurate imaging and successful dictation.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited ARRT program.
High school diploma or GED.
Current BLS certification, or obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
Ability to perform quality radiographic procedures.
Ability to work independently and effectively with others.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience.

Responsibilities

Perform radiographic procedures and review images for technical quality and positioning.
Follow radiation safety practices, including collimation, shielding, and quarterly dosimeter monitoring, in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Position patients, provide immobilization devices, and select appropriate technical factors to obtain quality images.
Explain x-ray examinations and procedures to patients and answer their questions.
Use radiopaque anatomical side markers with a technologist identifier on every image.
Operate radiographic computed radiography (CR), digital radiography (DR), and picture archiving and communication system (PACS) equipment.
Ensure imaging equipment is in good working condition and report malfunctions; perform equipment care, cleaning, maintenance, and calibration as required.
Know and follow downtime procedures, including maintenance and testing of shields, display monitors, tubes, detectors, and calibration.
Review patient orders and complete examinations or procedures in the EMR and PACS for successful dictation.
Provide patient imaging on CD when requested and complete required paperwork; import CDs into PACS when requested.
Serve as a liaison between ordering providers and radiologists and assist providers with radiology-related questions.
Order x-ray supplies and maintain personal protective equipment, including performing biannual lead apron checks.
Comply with network drills, CPR requirements, license renewal, continuing education requirements, and other network or health system requirements.
Precept radiology students and new radiology staff members.
Recognize and notify appropriate personnel of adverse events or incidents, such as falls, vasovagal events, wrong-patient imaging, or wrong laterality.
Comply with annual skills competencies.