Radiologic Technologist- Full Time (Monday-Thursday 7a-3:30p)

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

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 efforts that ensure safe patient care and services and promotes a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. This is a full-time day-shift position, Monday through Thursday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A sign-on bonus incentive is included.

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, image transmission, image archiving, and computerized electronic medical records.
Update electronic medical records through order entry, exam scheduling, exam check-in, beginning and ending exams, exam verification, exam merging, and image rejection.
Ensure accurate billing for radiology procedures.
Provide radiologists and physicians with patient history relevant to the exam and obtain informed consent.
Assist radiologists, as required, with the 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 appropriate standardized protocols and produce high-quality images; evaluate image technical quality before sending images to the picture archiving and communication system for radiologist interpretation.
Demonstrate age-specific competencies and include families or caregivers in patient care, providing 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.
Consistently demonstrate service excellence behaviors.
Attend and/or complete system and department educational requirements, including mandatory CBTs and annual competencies.