Radiologic Technologist PRN

Emory Healthcare • Tucker, GA

6h

About The Position

JOB 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed