PRN -X-Ray Tech Radiology
Shepherd Center•Atlanta, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
The X-Ray Technologist is responsible for the delivery of quality imaging services to patients (geriatrics, adults, and adolescents) of Shepherd Center. This multi-faceted role is instrumental to the success of the imaging department and provides important information to physicians and providers for the establishment of optimal patient care. The Technologist combines clinical applications with that of anatomy and physiology education to deliver successful clinical operations and patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Associate degree in radiologic science or hospital-based radiology education program.
- Current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent.
- ARRT registry
- Use and safety of radiology equipment
- Active Listening
- Excellent Communication
- Superior Customer Service skills required
- Ability to Work Independently
- Ability to Prioritize and problem solve
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Flexibility
Nice To Haves
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification preferred
- Minimum of one year experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Schedules patients and prioritizes exams based on clinical need.
- Reviews and verifies orders before beginning exams.
- Reviews the patient EMR for safety concerns that could alter the quality of the exam or affect patient care.
- Prepares patient and room for exams: explains procedure, transfers patient using proper lifting and transfer techniques, positions patient and assists patient as needed during the exam.
- Performs clinical evaluation of all patients and performs exams specifically as stated in the physician order.
- Observes patient and equipment during procedures and reports any unusual occurrences in relation to patient condition to the Imaging Supervisor.
- Delivers all images to PACS and the Radiologist and ensures receipt of exam dictation.
- Completes all daily tasks for optimal departmental operation.
- Reports departmental concerns to the Imaging Manager.
- Attends department staff meetings during scheduled hours.
- Assists with inventory of supplies.
- Maintains all center wide requirements such as annual employee health requirements, ARW’s and competencies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
