Outpatient Radiologic Technologist / PRN

Emory Healthcare•Brookhaven, GA

2h•$34 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to join their team. This PRN position involves operating radiologic equipment to produce radiographs for diagnostic purposes. The role includes performing routine, portable, operating room, and fluoroscopic exams, as well as complex radiographic procedures. The technologist will position patients, adjust equipment, explain procedures to reduce anxiety and gain cooperation, and ensure patient preparation. They will also be responsible for minimizing radiation exposure to staff and patients, assisting in training radiology staff and students, and participating in quality assurance activities. Effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members is essential. The role also involves patient care documentation, completing procedures in the Radiology Information System for billing, and participating in performance improvement data collection. Safety requirements and radiation protection techniques are paramount, including the use of personal protective equipment and beam restrictive devices. The technologist will also be responsible for the safe operation, cleaning, stocking, and basic troubleshooting of radiologic equipment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
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.