Radiologic Technologist / Days

Emory•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist operates radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images of the body and performs routine, portable, operating-room, fluoroscopic, and complex radiographic procedures. The technologist positions patients, prepares equipment, selects exposure factors and appropriate protocols, explains procedures, and supports patient care throughout imaging procedures. The role also provides guidance to lower-level technologists and students and assists with staff and student training. The position includes documenting patient care and completing procedures in the Radiology Information System to support exam billing. The technologist participates in quality assurance, quality improvement, and performance-improvement activities; follows hospital and department safety requirements; and uses radiation-protection techniques and required personal protective equipment. Responsibilities also include setting up and stocking procedure rooms, cleaning and safely operating equipment, troubleshooting equipment problems, and advising a supervisor of malfunctions. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a scheduled shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM at Emory University Hospital.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
At 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.

Responsibilities

Operate radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic radiographs.
Perform routine, portable, operating-room, fluoroscopic, and complex radiographic procedures.
Position patients, adjust equipment, set exposure factors, and use appropriate imaging techniques and protocols.
Explain procedures to patients and families, reduce anxiety, obtain cooperation, and assist with patient and family education.
Provide patient care during radiologic procedures and continually evaluate patients for potential crises.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare team members, and keep patients and families informed of patient progress.
Guide lower-level Radiologic Technologists and students and assist with training radiology staff and students.
Set up procedure rooms and ensure patients are prepared for procedures.
Complete patient-care documentation and enter procedures in the Radiology Information System to ensure exam and procedure billing.
Participate in radiology quality assurance, quality improvement, and performance-improvement data collection.
Follow hospital and departmental safety requirements and use radiation-protection techniques to minimize exposure to patients and staff.
Use required personal protective equipment and potentially participate on the safety committee.
Operate, mobilize, and position equipment safely.
Clean equipment and stock procedure rooms.
Troubleshoot equipment problems and notify the supervisor of equipment malfunctions.