Radiologic Technologist / PRN

Emory Healthcare•Lithonia, GA

9d•$34 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist operates radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images of the body. The role performs routine, portable, operating-room, and fluoroscopic exams, including complex procedures, and may guide lower-level technologists and students. The technologist positions patients, adjusts equipment and exposure settings, explains procedures, and uses radiation-protection techniques to minimize exposure to patients and staff. The position includes providing and anticipating patient care during procedures; communicating with patients, families, and other health care team members; assisting with patient and family education; setting up procedure rooms; and completing patient-care documentation and Radiology Information System records. The technologist also supports staff and student training, quality assurance and improvement activities, and performance-improvement data collection. Responsibilities include following hospital and department safety requirements, operating and mobilizing equipment safely, cleaning equipment, stocking rooms, and reporting equipment malfunctions. This is a PRN role at Emory Hillandale with varied shifts. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying objects up to 25 pounds, and occasional to frequent standing and walking. The work may involve exposure to radiation, blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals or fumes, communicable diseases, and other environmental conditions; travel may be required. Personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be used as required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
At minimum, registration 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 x-ray images.
Perform routine, portable, operating-room, fluoroscopic, and complex radiographic procedures.
Position patients, adjust equipment, set exposure factors, and use appropriate techniques and protocols to produce high-quality images.
Explain procedures to patients and families, support their education and cooperation, and communicate with the health care team.
Provide patient care during radiologic procedures and continually evaluate patients for potential crises.
Set up procedure rooms and ensure patients are prepared for procedures.
Complete patient-care documentation and Radiology Information System procedures to support exam billing.
Follow hospital and departmental safety requirements and use radiation-protection techniques and personal protective equipment.
Safely operate, mobilize, and position radiologic equipment.
Clean equipment and stock procedure rooms.
Troubleshoot equipment problems and advise the supervisor of malfunctions.
Assist with training radiology staff and students and provide guidance to lower-level technologists and students.
Assist with radiology quality assurance, quality improvement, and performance-improvement data collection.
May participate on a safety committee.