Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Impactful Patient Care

Grady Health System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Grady Health System seeks a Full-Time Radiologic Technologist to join our diagnostic imaging team. You will perform radiographic imaging across neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients under a radiologist’s direction, ensuring safety, quality, and efficient workflow.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes, maintain imaging quality standards, and participate in training and quality control activities within Radiology.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a JRCERT-accredited radiography program.
• Registered or registry-eligible with ARRT and must obtain certification within six months of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiographic imaging procedures for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in accordance with established departmental protocols.
• Prepare examination rooms to ensure safety, infection control, and hygiene standards prior to patient procedures.
• Ensure accurate patient identification using two approved identifiers and utilize the AIDET communication framework during all patient interactions.
• Track patients from the beginning of each procedure through exam completion to ensure accurate workflow and documentation.
• Process, transfer, and archive images utilizing the PACS and reconcile daily exceptions to ensure exam accuracy.
• Evaluate radiographic images for technical quality and verify demographic data are accurate.
• Apply lead markers to designate right or left orientation and include technologist initials on all radiographic images.
• Maintain radiographic and digital imaging equipment by performing routine quality control checks and calibrations.
• Clean and inspect radiographic rooms and equipment after each use and report equipment malfunctions or repair needs.
• Assist with patient scheduling and support productive departmental workflow.
• Ensure procedure rooms remain stocked at end of shift.
• Assist with training and development of Radiology staff and students as assigned.
• Practice radiation protection techniques to minimize exposure.

Skills

Radiography

Patient safety

Interprofessional Collaboration

Quality control

Education

JRCERT-accredited Radiography Program

ARRT certification eligibility within 6 months of hire

BLS certification

Tools

PACS

Imaging equipment

Job description

Grady Health System seeks a Full-Time Radiologic Technologist to join our diagnostic imaging team. You will perform radiographic imaging across neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients under a radiologist’s direction, ensuring safety, quality, and efficient workflow.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes, maintain imaging quality standards, and participate in training and quality control activities within Radiology.