Radiologic Technologist

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

1h•Onsite

About The Position

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your careerand be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs And more! Our Radiology team is leading the way in shaping the future of health care. We unite to improve lives through innovation, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to achieving unparalleled excellence in patient care. SHIFT: 7 AM-3:30 PM / FULL-TIME / 40 HOURS LOCATION: EMORY SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-8 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties. All levels of experience and education will be considered for this posting. Description Operates radiologic equipment to produce radiographs (x-rays) for diagnostic purposes. Performs routine, portable, operating room or flouroscopy exams. Provides quality patient care, positions patient and adjusts equipment to produce high quality images. Communicates and explains various procedures to the patient/family. Takes precautions to minimize staff and patient exposure to radiation. Properly operates, mobilizes and positions equipment. Sets exposure factors and uses appropriate techniques and protocols. Cleans equipment and stocks procedure rooms. Troubleshoots equipment problems and advises supervisor of equipment malfunctions. Effectively communicates with patients, family and other health care team members. Explains procedures to patients/families to reduce their anxiety and to obtain patient cooperation. Provides quality care to all patients having radiologic procedures. Performs radiologic studies for assigned patients. Sets up procedure rooms including equipment and supplies. Positions patient on examining table and obtains optimum radiologic images. Performs routine, portable, operating room, and fluoroscopic procedures to produce radiologic images. Seeks assistance when needed.required.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and at a minimum be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or be registry eligible.
If registry eligible they must complete and pass the registry within one (1) year of employment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

Operates radiologic equipment to produce radiographs (x-rays) for diagnostic purposes.
Performs routine, portable, operating room or flouroscopy exams.
Provides quality patient care, positions patient and adjusts equipment to produce high quality images.
Communicates and explains various procedures to the patient/family.
Takes precautions to minimize staff and patient exposure to radiation.
Properly operates, mobilizes and positions equipment.
Sets exposure factors and uses appropriate techniques and protocols.
Cleans equipment and stocks procedure rooms.
Troubleshoots equipment problems and advises supervisor of equipment malfunctions.
Effectively communicates with patients, family and other health care team members.
Explains procedures to patients/families to reduce their anxiety and to obtain patient cooperation.
Provides quality care to all patients having radiologic procedures.
Performs radiologic studies for assigned patients.
Sets up procedure rooms including equipment and supplies.
Positions patient on examining table and obtains optimum radiologic images.
Performs routine, portable, operating room, and fluoroscopic procedures to produce radiologic images.
Seeks assistance when needed.required.